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Thibodaux, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70301

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

43,037
58/sq mi
$58,394
Median income
$217,700
Median home value
27.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Thibodaux pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
58
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70301 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70301 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Thibodaux, Lafourche County, Louisiana, with 43,037 residents across 745.9 square miles, a density of 58 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70301 reports a modest median household income of $58,394 (2% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $35,142. Poverty here runs at 18.2%, with unemployment measured 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.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lafourche County, letting you compare 70301 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 70301

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thibodaux, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70301.

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 70301, Thibodaux, 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

43,037

Population

745.9

Area (sq mi)

58

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70301?

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)

How much do residents earn?

$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

How ZIP 70301 ranks nationally

Thibodaux, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,394 26th percentile higher than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 63.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.4%

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

What does housing look like?

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)

How have home values changed over time?

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.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 70301 vs 70359 →

ZIP 70301 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 70301 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 70301 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 70301 ranks #3 of 4 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
70359 Gray, LA 8,408 8.6 mi
70395 Schriever, LA 4,658 10.7 mi
70394 Raceland, LA 14,328 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lafourche County

70394 standard
Raceland, LA
Pop: 14,328
70345 standard
Cut Off, LA
Pop: 9,754
70373 standard
Larose, LA
Pop: 7,141
70374 standard
Lockport, LA
Pop: 7,125
70354 standard
Galliano, LA
Pop: 4,931
70357 standard
Golden Meadow, LA
Pop: 3,043

Related Areas

Lafourche County Thibodaux, LA Louisiana

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.

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