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Belle Chasse, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70037

Plaquemines County, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

15,590
96/sq mi
$98,983
Median income
$385,200
Median home value
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Belle Chasse pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
96
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70037 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70037 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Belle Chasse, Plaquemines County, Louisiana, home to 15,590 residents across 161.9 square miles, a density of 96 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70037 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,983 (66% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $41,043. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.4%. Median home value sits at $385,200 (118% above the state average), median rent at $1,606 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 70037 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Plaquemines County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 70037

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Belle Chasse, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70037.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70037, Belle Chasse, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

15,590

Population

161.9

Area (sq mi)

96

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70037?

36.2

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

5.7%

Foreign-Born

White 70.5%
African American 12.6%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$98,983

Median Household Income

+66% vs state

$41,043

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70037 ranks nationally

Belle Chasse, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$98,983 Top 20% higher than 80% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,730

Total Housing Units

5,947

Occupied Units

783

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.2%
Renter 28.8%

$385,200

Median Home Value

+118% vs state

$1,606

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.6%

YoY Change (2024)

197

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+97%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70037 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 165
2021 +6.0% 175
2022 +7.5% 188
2023 -0.6% 187
2024 +5.6% 197

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 488 business establishments in ZIP 70037, employing approximately 6,443 people with a combined annual payroll of $476,160,000.

488

Businesses

6,443

Employees

$476.2M

Annual Payroll

19

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 57 11.7%
Construction 56 11.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 51 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 45 9.2%
Wholesale trade 42 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 42 8.6%
Retail trade 36 7.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 30 6.2%
Manufacturing 26 5.3%
Health care and social assistance 22 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 4.1%
Finance and insurance 19 3.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 10 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 1.4%
Educational services 6 1.2%
Information 4 0.8%
Utilities 3 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 70037 vs 70040 →

ZIP 70037 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70037 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 70037 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 70037 ranks the highest of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
70040 Braithwaite, LA 1,604 3.9 mi
70067 Lafitte, LA 2,757 6.3 mi
70036 Barataria, LA 1,227 7.3 mi
70056 Gretna, LA 39,082 9.8 mi
70058 Harvey, LA 39,887 9.2 mi
70072 Marrero, LA 56,344 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Plaquemines County

70041 standard
Buras, LA
Pop: 2,381
70083 standard
Port Sulphur, LA
Pop: 2,353
70040 standard
Braithwaite, LA
Pop: 1,604
70038 standard
Boothville, LA
Pop: 426
70082 standard
Pointe A La Hache, LA
Pop: 336
70091 standard
Venice, LA
Pop: 278

Related Areas

Plaquemines County Belle Chasse, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70037 in? ▼
ZIP code 70037 (Belle Chasse) is located in Plaquemines County, Louisiana. Plaquemines County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/plaquemines-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70037? ▼
ZIP code 70037 in Belle Chasse, LA has a population of 15,590 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70037? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70037 is $98,983, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70037? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70037 is $385,200, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70037? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70037 is White at 70.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70037? ▼
ZIP code 70037 has 488 business establishments employing approximately 6,443 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70037? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70037 are: Transportation and warehousing (57), Construction (56), Professional, scientific, and technical services (51). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70037? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70037 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70037? ▼
In ZIP code 70037, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 70037? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70037 is 26.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70037? ▼
In ZIP code 70037, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70037? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70037 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.