01Location & Geography
Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.
| Primary City | Braithwaite, LA |
|---|---|
| County | Plaquemines County (FIPS 22075) |
| State | Louisiana (FIPS 22) |
| Metro Area (MSA) | New Orleans-Metairie, LA Metro Area (35380) |
| Census Region / Division | South Region · West South Central Division |
| Coordinates | 29.740211, -89.9226 |
| Land / Water Area | 63.213 mi² land · 8.933 mi² water |
02Income & Economics
Distribution of the 500 individual tax returns filed in 70040 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).
03Income Over Time
Year-over-year change in 70040's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.
04Population Trend
Decennial U.S. Census population for the 70040 ZCTA.
05USPS Postal Details
Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.
| ZIP Classification | Non-Unique Zip |
|---|---|
| Facility Type | Post Office |
| Carrier Route Sort | C |
| USPS Finance Number | 211118 |
| City Aliases | Belair, Braithwaite, Davant, Carlisle |
06Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 70040 in?
ZIP code 70040 is in Plaquemines County, Louisiana (county FIPS code 22075).
What city is ZIP code 70040?
The primary USPS city for 70040 is Braithwaite, LA.
What metro area (MSA) is 70040 in?
70040 is part of the New Orleans-Metairie, LA Metro Area (MSA code 35380).
What is the population of ZIP code 70040?
The 2020 Census population of 70040 was 1,200 residents.
What is the median income in ZIP code 70040?
Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 70040 is about $32,692. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.