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Empire, LA
Census-designated place in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70041, 70050.
Population
988
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
189
ZIP codes
2
Empire and its ZIP codes
Empire at a glance
- Empire is 77% denser than Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,083 a year, 23% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,900 (29% below Louisiana).
Local data for Empire, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Empire, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,083
Poverty rate
26.8%
Median home value
$152,900
Homeownership
91.3%
Bachelor's or higher
8.7%
Median age
28.9
Average commute
18.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (211), Vietnamese Americans (142), German Americans (101).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Plaquemines Parish. PPP loans are for Empire.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$93,086
13,408 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,703
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$168M
FY 2026, $7,133 per person
PPP loans
$80.9K
7 loans, 14 jobs reported
How people get to work
Empire, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.6%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.6%
- Worked from home15.5%
Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Empire, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
179
Countywide, mostly excessive heat
Flood insurance policies
3,808
51.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 47°F
62.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Empire, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
19.6%
U.S. 12.1% +7.5 pts
Smoking
23.0%
U.S. 12.8% +10.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
ZIP codes in Empire
2 in or overlapping Empire. Population shown
Cities near Empire
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BurasCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2.3 |
| Port SulphurCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 5.4 |
| TriumphCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 2.8 |
| BoothvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| Pointe a la HacheCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| VeniceCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| DelacroixCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Empire, LA in?
- Empire is in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Empire, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Empire include 70041, 70050.
- What is the population of Empire, LA?
- About 988 people live in Empire, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Empire?
- Nearby places include Buras (6.6 mi), Port Sulphur (9.8 mi), Triumph (9.9 mi), Boothville (14 mi), Pointe a la Hache (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023