ZIP code 70043
Where is ZIP code 70043?
Chalmette, Louisiana
St. Bernard Parish · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 70043 belongs to Chalmette, Louisiana in St. Bernard Parish. 70043 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 504. About 22,638 people live in the 70043 area, where the median household income is $55,068. The closest ZIP codes are 70044 (Chalmette, 1.6 mi north), 70032 (Arabi, 2.3 mi northwest) and 70075 (Meraux, 2.5 mi east).
| ZIP code | 70043 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Chalmette |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | St. Bernard Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 504 |
| Coordinates | 29.9466, -89.9611 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 700 |
Population and income in 70043
| Population | 22,638 · higher than 86% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,479 · higher than 92% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 35.2 years · lower than 79% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $55,068 · lower than 52% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,016 |
| Below the poverty line | 25% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $214,700 · higher than 73% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,113 a month |
| Housing units | 9,061 |
| Households | 8,326 (2.7 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 61% / 39% |
| Land area | 9.13 sq mi (plus 3.43 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70043. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 70043
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70044 | Chalmette, LA | 1.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 70032 | Arabi, LA | 2.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 70075 | Meraux, LA | 2.5 mi E | Standard |
| 70131 | New Orleans, LA | 2.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 70114 | New Orleans, LA | 4.4 mi W | Standard |
| 70117 | New Orleans, LA | 4.5 mi W | Standard |
| 70092 | Violet, LA | 4.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 70127 | New Orleans, LA | 5.9 mi N | Standard |
| 70056 | Gretna, LA | 6 mi SW | Standard |
| 70054 | Gretna, LA | 6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 70053 | Gretna, LA | 6 mi SW | Standard |
| 70126 | New Orleans, LA | 6.2 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 70043 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 70043
123 MAIN ST
CHALMETTE LA 70043
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (70043-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 70043?
- 70043 is a Chalmette, Louisiana ZIP code.
- What county is 70043 in?
- ZIP code 70043 is in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 70043 in?
- 70043 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 70043?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 70043 use area code 504.
- What is the population of ZIP code 70043?
- About 22,638 people live in ZIP code 70043, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 70043?
- The median household income in 70043 is $55,068 a year, lower than 52% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 70043?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 70043 are 70044 (Chalmette, 1.6 miles), 70032 (Arabi, 2.3 miles), 70075 (Meraux, 2.5 miles) and 70131 (New Orleans, 2.9 miles).