ZIP Code 70083 — Port Sulphur CDP, LA Demographics & Data

ZIP code 70083 covers Port Sulphur, LA in Plaquemines Parish with a population of about 2,456.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 34.5 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area code 504; U.S. House district LA-1; the NEW ORLEANS media market.

Median household income in ZIP 70083 is about $66,250 — about 12% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 6.6%; unemployment rate near 7.4%; 9.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 23.9 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Public administration, Education, and Transportation; a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $89,100 — about 74% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 88.0% (about 22.6 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 70083 in Port Sulphur, LA, a household would need roughly $25,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $572. That sits below the local median household income ($66,250), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for Port Sulphur CDP, LA show little to no average snow and around 63.9 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 97 for ZIP 70083 (Port Sulphur CDP, LA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.