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City: Port Sulphur, LA
Plaquemines Parish, LA
Zip code population (2000): 3,933
Estimated zip code population in 2007: 3,778



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Houses and condos: 1,794
Renter-occupied apartments: 135
% of renters here:  10%
State:  32%

2008 cost of living index in zip code 70083: 77.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 54.9 sq. mi.
Water area: 5.8 sq. mi.
Population density: 69 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

Estimate of real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2007:
This zip code:  0.4% ($199)
Louisiana:  0.2% ($199)

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Males: 1,913  (48.6%)
Females: 2,020  (51.4%)

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Urban population: 2,569
Rural population: 1,364

Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $80,007
70083:  $80,007
Louisiana:  $126,800


According to our research of public records there were 3 registered sex offenders living in 70083 zip code in early 2007.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this zip code is smaller than the state average.

Median resident age:  33.5 years
Louisiana median age:  34.0 years

Average household size:
This zip code:  2.9 people
Louisiana:  2.6 people

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 70083, filed in 2005:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $26,796 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:  $26,796
State:  $39,411

Salary/wage: $25,426 (reported on 91.0% of returns)
Here:  $25,426
State:  $34,434
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 93.5% for AGIs below $10k, 88.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 90.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 86.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 88.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 61.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $643 (reported on 16.6% of returns)
This zip code:  $643
Louisiana:  $1,606
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.9% for AGIs below $10k, 0.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $1,114 (reported on 7.4% of returns)
Here:  $1,114
State:  $3,235
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.5% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$47 (reported on 3.6% of returns)
Here:  +$47
State:  +$8,531

Total itemized deductions: $15,188 (2% of AGI, reported on 11.2% of returns)
Here:  $15,188
State:  $18,222
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 8.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 9.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 6.8% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $2,650 (4.9% of AGI, reported on 10.4% of returns)
Here:  $2,650
Louisiana:  $4,190

Here:  4.9% of AGI
State:  4.4% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $3,343 (reported on 56.1% of returns)
70083:  $3,343
State:  $6,529
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.0% for AGIs below $10k, 2.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 5.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 12.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 17.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $2,158 (reported on 42.8% of returns)
Here:  $2,158
State:  $2,103
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 15.9% for AGIs below $10k, 9.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.6% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 66.7%
Here:  67%
State:  61%
(% for various income ranges: 60.4% for AGIs below $10k, 66.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 67.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 79.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 69.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 90.0% for AGIs over 100k)


Estimated median household income in 2007: $37,342
This zip code:  $37,342
Louisiana:  $40,926
Port Sulphur, LA (70083) map

Nearest zip codes: 70082, 70050, 70040, 70041, 70085, 70067.


Percentage of family households:
This zip code:  74.8%
Whole state:  69.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:  6.7%
Whole state:  5.0%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Housing units in zip code 70083 with a mortgage: 194 (20 second mortgage, 22 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 539


Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $850

Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $311

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  23.2%
Whole state:  18.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  12.7%
Whole state:  7.8%

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  5.4
State:  5.8

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  5.1
State:  4.1


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Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages:

Cemeteries: Ironton Cemetery (1), Magnolia Cemetery (2), Woodland Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lake: Judge Perez, Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Post office: Port Sulphur Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Year house built:
  • 1999 to March 2000: 42
  • 1995 to 1998: 38
  • 1990 to 1994: 62
  • 1980 to 1989: 291
  • 1970 to 1979: 400
  • 1960 to 1969: 275
  • 1950 to 1959: 455
  • 1940 to 1949: 102
  • 1939 or earlier: 80



Zip code 70083 satellite photo by USGS


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Port Sulphur, LA (70083):
  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedrooms: 53
  • 2 bedrooms: 344
  • 3 bedrooms: 615
  • 4 bedrooms: 170
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 19


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments and housing units:
  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedrooms: 7
  • 2 bedrooms: 58
  • 3 bedrooms: 32
  • 4 bedrooms: 38
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 0



Vehicles available in 70083 zip code in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 185
  • 1 vehicle: 512
  • 2 vehicles: 373
  • 3 vehicles: 107
  • 4 vehicles: 17
  • 5 or more vehicles: 7


Vehicles available in renter-occupied apartments:
  • no vehicle: 39
  • 1 vehicle: 57
  • 2 vehicles: 39
  • 3 vehicles: 0
  • 4 vehicles: 0
  • 5 or more vehicles: 0



Estimated household income distribution in 2007:

Zip code 70083 household income distribution in 2007

Zip code 70083 house/condo values in 2007


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2007 in zip code 70083:

  • Less than $10,000: 58
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 29
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 44
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 49
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 48
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 39
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 28
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 23
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 75
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 100
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 85
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 84
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 78
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 115
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 97
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 42
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 32
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 44
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 46
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 18
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 6
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 13
  • $750,000 to $999,999: 2
 



70083 rent paid by renters


Rent paid by renters in 2007 in zip code 70083:

  • Less than $100: 6
  • $150 to $199: 8
  • $200 to $249: 4
  • $300 to $349: 10
  • $350 to $399: 4
  • $400 to $449: 12
  • No cash rent: 86
 


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2007: $61,354.


Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2007 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $94,895
  • Black or African American householders: $88,350
  • American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $76,080
  • Asian householders: $368,129
  • Two or more races householders: $123,691
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $184,064

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $80,544 (it was $48,900 in 2000)
70083:  $80,544
Louisiana:  $126,800
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $51,867 - $137,220

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $124,935
Here:  $124,935
State:  $177,270

Mobile homes: $36,887
Here:  $36,887
State:  $34,481


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 1,221
  • One, attached: 6
  • Two: 9
  • 3 or 4: 6
  • 5 to 9: 11
  • Mobile homes: 492
70083 zip code mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 917 (70%)
  • Carpooled: 304 (23%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 11 (1%)
  • Taxi: 2 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 5 (0%)
  • Walked: 46 (4%)
  • Other means: 20 (2%)
  • Worked at home: 6 (0%)
 

70083 zip code travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 147
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 97
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 125
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 168
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 99
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 28
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 207
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 12
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 32
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 208
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 96
  • 90 or more minutes: 86
 

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 80.5%


Household type by relationship
Households: 4,029

  • In family households: 3,711 (717 male householders, 276 female householders)
    723 spouses, 1,505 children (1,415 natural, 39 adopted, 51 stepchildren), 215 grandchildren, 40 brothers or sisters, 23 parents, 146 other relatives, 66 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 318 (150 male householders (121 living alone)), 138 female householders (138 living alone)), 30 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 23 (16 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 320 2-persons, 208 3-persons, 198 4-persons, 161 5-persons, 50 6-persons, 56 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 259 1-person, 29 2-persons.

565 married couples with children.
358 single-parent households (63 men, 295 women).

92.6% of residents of 70083 zip code speak English at home.
0.6% of residents speak Spanish at home (100% very well).
6.7% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (77% very well, 23% well).
0.1% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% very well).

Foreign born population: 5 (0.1%)
(100.0% of them are naturalized citizens)

This zip code:  0.1%
Whole state:  2.6%

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:



  • Philippines (100%)



Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 0
  • 1990 to 1994: 0
  • 1985 to 1989: 0
  • 1980 to 1984: 0
  • 1975 to 1979: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 5
  • 1965 to 1969: 0

White population: 1,777
Black population: 1,725
American Indian population: 302
Asian population: 21
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population: 1
Some other race population: 34
Two or more races population: 73

Zip code 70083 races chart


First ancestries reported:

 Other groups: 1600
 French (except Basque): 581
 United States or American: 548
 Irish: 107
 French Canadian: 105
 Italian: 103
 German: 36
 Scotch-Irish: 34
 English: 33
 Polish: 24
 Croatian: 18
 Acadian/Cajun: 17
 Norwegian: 17
 Dutch: 16
 Yugoslavian: 16
 Scottish: 7
 Subsaharan African:: 7
 African: 7
 West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups):: 6
 Jamaican: 6
 European: 5



Zip code 70083 topographic map

Private primary/middle school not listed on the city page:
  • ST JUDE SCHOOL (Students: 156; Location: PO BOX 36, DIAMOND, LA; Grades: PK - 8)

Major facitilies with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • PORT SULPHUR HIGH SCHOOL (164 SCHOOL ROAD in PORT SULPHUR, LA)
    (Geographic Names Information System)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-038007
    Organizations: PLAQUEMINES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • PLAQUEMINES PARISH GOVERNMENT (180 LEE DRIVE in PORT SULPHUR, LA). Tribal Land
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit - ICIS-, ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY, ICIS-06-2004-1812, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: SEWERAGE SYSTEMS
    Alternative names: PLAQUEMINES PAR (PORT SULPHUR)
  • PLAQUEMINES PARISH ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL (347 CIVIC DRIVE in PORT SULPHUR, LA)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-038011
    Organizations: PLAQUEMINES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • FREEPORT MCMORAN ENERGY LLC - PORT SULPH (28310 HWY 23 in PORT SULPHUR, LA). Tribal Land
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT INVENTORY (Inventory of air pollution sources)
    Small Quantity Generators, between 100 kg and 1000 kg of hazardous waste/month (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    Business SIC classification: CHEMICAL AND FERTILIZER MINERAL MINING; COAL AND OTHER MINERALS AND ORES
    Alternative names: FREEPORT MCMORAN SULPHUR CO, FREEPORT PORT SULPHU, FREEPORT SULP CO-PORT SULP, FREEPORT SULPHUR CO, FREEPORT SULPHUR CO PORT SULPHUR, PRT SULPHUR PLT
  • PHILLIPS/COCKRELL #2 (OFF HWY 23 SOUTH OF in PORT SULPHUR, LA). Tribal Land
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    Business SIC classification: CRUDE PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
    Alternative names: B J INGRAM, PHILLIPS/COCKRELL #1
  • PHILLIPS/LK WASH A&B (LK WASHINGTON A&B BA in PORT SULPHUR, LA). Tribal Land
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    Business SIC classification: CRUDE PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
    Alternative names: B J INGRAM, PHILLIPS/LK WSH A&B
  • ELMWOOD MARINE SVCS INC IMT (PORTABLE BARGE MP 56.5 W BK in PORT SULPHUR, LA)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    Business SIC classification: BOAT BUILDING AND REPAIRING
    Business NAICS classification: SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIRING.
    Alternative names: AEP ELMWOOD PT SULPH, ELMWOOD/IMT FAC, ELMWOOD MARINE SERVICES INC IMT
  • EOC (SOUTHEAST LAKE GRND ECAILLE in PORT SULPHUR, LA)
    CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT INVENTORY (Inventory of air pollution sources)
    Business SIC and NAICS classification: CRUDE PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
    Alternative names: EOC,#212 S. BATTERY, EXXON CO USA, #212 S BATTERY
  • HARRIGAN PROPERTY GROUP (SITE in PORT SULPHUR, LA)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Alternative names: CH2M HILL CONSTRUCTORS INC
  • BAY BATISTE FIELD PRODUCTION FACILITY (10 MI WSW OF in PORT SULPHUR, LA)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    Business SIC classification: CRUDE PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
    Alternative names: BAY BAPTISTE FIELD PRODUCTION FACILITY
  • BAY BATISTE PRODUCTION FACILITY #1 (10.3 MI SW OF in PORT SULPHUR, LA)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    Business SIC classification: CRUDE PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
  • BAY JIMMY PRODUCTION FACILITY - BAY BATI (10.9 MI W OF in PORT SULPHUR, LA)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    Business SIC classification: CRUDE PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
  • MYRTLE GROVE FACILITY (18550 HWY 23 in MYRTLE GROVE, LA)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Alternative names: AEP ELMWOOD, LLC


Median worth of mobile homes: $28,889

Zip code 70083 marital status for males
Zip code 70083 marital status for females


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 3%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2%

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (46%)
  • Electricity (43%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (8%)
  • No fuel used (2%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 3641
  • Northeast: 26
  • Midwest: 32
  • South: 306
  • West: 36

78% of the 70083 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 64% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 76% lived in Louisiana.

Population in 1990: 6,398. Population change in the 1990s: -2,465 (-38.5%).

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:




Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 51
Here:  7.9%
Louisiana:  17.2%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 36
Here:  9.4%
Louisiana:  15.5%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 36
Here:  25.7%
Louisiana:  16.8%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School



Class of Workers



Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Other Services (except Public Administration): Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (50-99 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Mining: Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction (20-49: 1)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (10-19: 1, 1-4: 1)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants (10-19: 1)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)




People in group quarters
  • 15 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 5 people in religious group quarters
  • 2 people in crews of maritime vessels

Fatal accident statistics in 2006
  • Fatal accident count: 2
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 2
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 2
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 6
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 2
Fatal accident statistics in 2005
  • Fatal accident count: 6
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 8
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 6
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 13
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 3




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