ZIP Code 70301

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Thibodaux · Lafourche County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70301 in Thibodaux, Louisiana has a population of 43,037. The median household income is $58,394, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $217,700, 22% below the US average. 27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70301 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 745.9 square miles in Thibodaux, Lafourche County, Louisiana. The area is home to 43,037 residents, producing a population density of 58 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 70301 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70301 sits at $58,394 (2% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $35,142. The poverty rate stands at 18.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $217,700 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $1,013 per month, and 74.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70301 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lafourche County, so you can benchmark 70301 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring.

Top industries in ZIP 70301

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70301 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 70301 (establishments) Top 5 1. Retail trade 152 2. Health care and social assistanc 135 3. Professional, scientific, and te 113 4. Accommodation and food services 94 5. Finance and insurance 90 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 70301. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70301, Thibodaux, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

43,037

Population

745.9

Area (sq mi)

58

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

37.6

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 69.9%
African American 21.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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)

Income & Employment

$58,394

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$35,142

Per Capita Income

18.2%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 63.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.4%

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

Housing

21,689

Total Housing Units

20,128

Occupied Units

1,561

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.6%
Renter 25.4%

$217,700

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$1,013

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

Home Value Trends

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

-0.7%

YoY Change (2024)

207

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+107%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70301 have decreased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.1% 175
2021 +3.4% 181
2022 +10.2% 199
2023 +4.5% 208
2024 -0.7% 207

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.

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 890 business establishments in ZIP 70301, employing approximately 12,066 people with a combined annual payroll of $589,119,000.

890

Businesses

12,066

Employees

$589.1M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 152 17.1%
Health care and social assistance 135 15.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 113 12.7%
Accommodation and food services 94 10.6%
Finance and insurance 90 10.1%
Construction 83 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 57 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 4.2%
Wholesale trade 16 1.8%
Manufacturing 15 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 15 1.7%
Educational services 12 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.4%
Information 9 1.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 7 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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70359 Gray, LA 8,408 8.6 mi
70395 Schriever, LA 4,658 10.7 mi
70394 Raceland, LA 14,328 11.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70301 in?
ZIP code 70301 (Thibodaux) is located in Lafourche County, Louisiana. Lafourche County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/lafourche-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70301?
ZIP code 70301 in Thibodaux, LA has a population of 43,037 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70301?
The median household income in ZIP 70301 is $58,394, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70301?
The median home value in ZIP 70301 is $217,700, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70301?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70301 is White at 69.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70301?
ZIP code 70301 has 890 business establishments employing approximately 12,066 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70301?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70301 are: Retail trade (152), Health care and social assistance (135), Professional, scientific, and technical services (113). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70301?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70301 decreased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 70301?
In ZIP code 70301, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 70301?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70301 is 25.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70301?
In ZIP code 70301, approximately 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70301?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70301 is 18.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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