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ZIP 70043

Pop. 22,638·Saint Bernard Parish·45th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,461/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.3%
Month-over-Month
-3.7%
vs US Median
-$504
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ZIP 70043 · $1,461
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,120
2 BR
$1,340
3 BR
$1,710
4 BR+
$2,000
Research median
$1,340/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,532/yr
At $1,461/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountySaint Bernard Parish
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.3% YoY, -3.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70043 (Chalmette, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,638
Median income
$55,068
Median age
35.2
Renters
39%
Age distribution
25.5%
24%
26%
12.6%
Under 1825.5%
18–3424%
35–5426%
55–6411.8%
65+12.6%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
53.4%
27.8%
13.2%
White53.4%
Black27.8%
Hispanic13.2%
Asian1.8%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
16.5%
30.7%
39.3%
13.5%
No HS diploma16.5%
HS diploma30.7%
Some college39.3%
Bachelor's+13.5%
Housing tenure
61%
39%
Owner61%
Renter39%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70043 in Chalmette, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,047 → $55,068
up 12.3%
Population
21,981 → 22,638
up 3.0%
Renter share
40.2% → 39%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
13% → 13.5%
+0.5 pts
Median age
33.7 → 35.2
+1.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $55,068 today, compared with $49,047 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 21,981 to 22,638 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.0% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70043 covers Chalmette, LA. The median rent here is $1,461/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($55,068/yr), ZIP 70043 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70043?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70043 (Chalmette, LA) is $1,461. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70043 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70043's median rent of $1,461/mo is $504 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70043 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70043 falls in the middle range for Louisiana, ranking #45 out of 91 ZIPs at $1,461/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70043?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,461/mo in ZIP 70043. The local median household income is $55,068/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70043?

Rent in ZIP 70043 has increased 8.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 70043 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70043 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,461/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($55,068/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70043 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 70043 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39% of ZIP 70043 households are renters, while 61% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70043 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70043 compare to the rest of Chalmette?

ZIP 70043 sits right at the Chalmette citywide median of $1,461/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70043 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70043 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,461/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 70043's median household income ($55,068/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70043 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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