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ZIP Code 70049
Edgard, LA, St. John the Baptist Parish
Population
1,482
Land area
16.3sq mi
People per sq mi
91
City
Edgard
ZIP 70049 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 70049 at a glance
- The median household income is $68,953, 13% above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $182,900 (16% below Louisiana).
Local data for ZIP 70049
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 70049, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,953
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$182,900
Homeownership
98.2%
Bachelor's or higher
35.1%
Median age
56.5
Average commute
31.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
10
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
68
$1.7M annual payroll
PPP loans
$3.9M
193 loans
Campaign donations
$5,093
0% D, 10% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 70049, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
167
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,448
34.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 43°F
67.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 70049, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
18.4%
U.S. 12.1% +6.3 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 70049?
- ZIP code 70049 is in Edgard, LA (St. John the Baptist Parish).
- What county is ZIP code 70049 in?
- ZIP code 70049 is mostly in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana.
- How many people live in ZIP code 70049?
- About 1,482 people live in the 70049 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.