The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70083 sells for about $140,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 95 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,575 a month.
ZIP 70083 — Port Sulphur
The Port Sulphur housing market remains stable, characterized by affordable home values and consistent rental demand from local industry workers. While inventory is limited, the market offers strong potential for investors, though high flood insurance costs remain a significant factor for buyers.
This area is best suited for local industry workers, investors seeking rental cash flow, and those who prioritize a rural, water-oriented lifestyle over proximity to urban centers.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 95 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.3% · poverty 8.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 70083, Plaquemines Parish LA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Port Sulphur area are generally consistent with rural Plaquemines Parish trends, which are lower than the more urbanized regions of the Greater New Orleans area.
Schools serving the area are part of the Plaquemines Parish School Board, which provides public education for the region; performance metrics are generally reflective of rural district averages.
The area is located in a high-risk flood zone due to its proximity to the Mississippi River and the Gulf Coast, necessitating mandatory flood insurance for most residential properties.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by the energy, maritime, and commercial fishing industries, with limited new residential development activity.
Property taxes are assessed by Plaquemines Parish based on a 10% assessment ratio for residential property, with millage rates set by local taxing authorities including the parish and school district.
Commuting from Port Sulphur to the New Orleans employment core typically involves a drive of approximately 45 to 60 minutes via Highway 23.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities including fishing, boating, and hunting, with access to the Mississippi River and nearby bayous.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from local industry workers, with limited inventory and a strong rent-to-price spread for investors.
The local economy is heavily reliant on the energy sector, maritime logistics, and commercial fishing operations within Plaquemines Parish.
Transportation is primarily dependent on private vehicles, with Highway 23 serving as the main arterial route connecting the area to the north.
Development is currently limited, with most activity focused on infrastructure maintenance and coastal restoration projects.
The Plaquemines Parish Assessor's office manages property valuations, applying standard state-mandated assessment ratios for residential and commercial parcels.
Parcels are subject to parish-wide school, levee, and drainage district taxes.
Property insurance premiums are significantly influenced by flood and windstorm risk, with many properties requiring coverage through the National Flood Insurance Program.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Myrtle Grove Marina4.414.4 mi
- Grand Isle Marina4.616.6 mi
- Delta Marina4.513.8 mi
- Joshua's Marina4.418.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Primary regional feature for boating and fishing access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.