Zip Code 70040 — Braithwaite, LA
70040 is a ZIP Code associated with Braithwaite, LA, located within Plaquemines. The postal region supports an estimated population of 1,056 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 4.3 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
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| Postal / Zip Code | 70040 |
| Primary City | Braithwaite |
| State / Province | LA |
| County | Plaquemines |
| Total Population | 1,056 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 4.3 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
How 70040 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 70040 | Plaquemines County | LA State Average |
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| Population | 1,056 | 22,895 | 4,611,457 |
| Median Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 4.3 /sq mi | -- | -- |
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