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ZIP 70047

Pop. 13,220·Saint Charles Parish·52nd most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,425/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$540
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 70047 · $1,425
More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$990
1 BR
$1,140
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,740
4 BR+
$2,050
Research median
$1,360/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
$17,100/yr
At $1,425/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountySaint Charles Parish
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Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70047 (Destrehan, LA) is majority owner-occupied, 36.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,220
Median income
$87,333
Median age
40
Renters
26.7%
Age distribution
23.6%
22%
23.8%
14.6%
16%
Under 1823.6%
18–3422%
35–5423.8%
55–6414.6%
65+16%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
67.7%
19.9%
White67.7%
Black19.9%
Hispanic9%
Asian2.6%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
24.3%
29.2%
36.6%
No HS diploma9.9%
HS diploma24.3%
Some college29.2%
Bachelor's+36.6%
Housing tenure
73.3%
26.7%
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70047 in Destrehan, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$91,236 → $87,333
down 4.3%
Population
13,288 → 13,220
down 0.5%
Renter share
20.6% → 26.7%
+6.1 pts
Bachelor's+
41.3% → 36.6%
-4.7 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $91,236 in 2021 to $87,333 more recently. About 26.7% of households rent today, against 20.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 41.3% to 36.6%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70047 covers Destrehan, LA. The median rent here is $1,425/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($87,333/yr), ZIP 70047 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70047?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70047 (Destrehan, LA) is $1,425. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70047 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70047's median rent of $1,425/mo is $540 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70047 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70047 falls in the middle range for Louisiana, ranking #52 out of 91 ZIPs at $1,425/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70047?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,425/mo in ZIP 70047. The local median household income is $87,333/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70047?

Rent in ZIP 70047 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 70047 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70047 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,425/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($87,333/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70047 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70047 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.7% of ZIP 70047 households are renters, while 73.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70047 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70047 compare to the rest of Destrehan?

ZIP 70047 sits right at the Destrehan citywide median of $1,425/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70047 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70047 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,425/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 70047's median household income ($87,333/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70047 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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