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Meraux, LA

Census-designated place in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70075, 70092.

Population

7,918

Land area

4.1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,909

ZIP codes

2

Meraux and its ZIP codes

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Meraux at a glance

  • Meraux is about 18 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
  • It is the 70th most populous of 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
  • Households here earn a median of $76,021 a year, 25% more than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $208,700 (4% below Louisiana) and median rent is $1,055 a month.

Local data for Meraux, LA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Meraux, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$76,021

Poverty rate

21.7%

Median home value

$208,700

Median rent

$1,055/mo

Homeownership

86.3%

Bachelor's or higher

28.4%

Median age

38.7

Average commute

32.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,169), Italian Americans (1,152), French Americans (1,137).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Bernard Parish. PPP loans are for Meraux.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$60,924

11,268 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$46,043

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$209M

FY 2026, $4,782 per person

PPP loans

$5M

152 loans, 648 jobs reported

St. Bernard Parish economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Meraux, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone82.0%
  • Carpooled8.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home5.1%

Average one-way commute: 32.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Meraux, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

259

Countywide, mostly excessive heat

Flood insurance policies

8,351

56.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 44°F

70.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Meraux, LA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.5%

U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts

Diabetes

13.4%

U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts

Smoking

18.5%

U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.8%

U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts

ZIP codes in Meraux

2 in or overlapping Meraux. Population shown

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Cities near Meraux

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
VioletCensus-designated place2.4 mi3.9
ChalmetteCensus-designated place3 mi7.2
PoydrasCensus-designated place4.7 mi3.9
ArabiCensus-designated place5.2 mi1.8
TerrytownCensus-designated place6.7 mi3.7
Belle ChasseCensus-designated place6.9 mi8.2
TimberlaneCensus-designated place7.3 mi1.5
GretnaCity8.1 mi4
New OrleansCity8.1 mi169.5
New Orleans StationCensus-designated place9.2 mi5.2
HarveyCensus-designated place9.3 mi6.5
WoodmereCensus-designated place11 mi3.7
MarreroCensus-designated place12 mi7.2
EstelleCensus-designated place12 mi4.6
DelacroixCensus-designated place13 mi0.2
WestwegoCity14 mi3.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Meraux, LA in?
Meraux is in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.
What ZIP codes are in Meraux, LA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Meraux include 70075, 70092.
What is the population of Meraux, LA?
About 7,918 people live in Meraux, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Meraux?
Nearby places include Violet (2.4 mi), Chalmette (3 mi), Poydras (4.7 mi), Arabi (5.2 mi), Terrytown (6.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023