PlainZIP

Bourg, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70343

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

5,504
74/sq mi
$73,815
Median income
$203,900
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
74
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70343 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70343 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bourg, Terrebonne County, Louisiana, home to 5,504 residents across 74.9 square miles, a density of 74 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70343 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,815 (24% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $35,562. 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.8%. On housing, the median home value is $203,900 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $1,332 per month, and 90.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Terrebonne County, so you can benchmark 70343 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 70343

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bourg, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70343.

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 70343, Bourg, 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

5,504

Population

74.9

Area (sq mi)

74

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70343?

39.7

Median Age

43.3%

Male

56.7%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 83.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$73,815

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$35,562

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70343 ranks nationally

Bourg, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,815 Top 47% higher than 53% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,052

Total Housing Units

1,961

Occupied Units

91

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.1%
Renter 9.9%

$203,900

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$1,332

Median Rent

1989

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

+5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

214

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+114%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70343 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.1% 175
2021 +3.0% 180
2022 +7.0% 193
2023 +5.1% 203
2024 +5.3% 214

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 67 business establishments in ZIP 70343, employing approximately 1,001 people with a combined annual payroll of $80,023,000.

67

Businesses

1,001

Employees

$80.0M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 19.4%
Transportation and warehousing 9 13.4%
Retail trade 7 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 10.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 9.0%
Manufacturing 5 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 7.5%
Other services (except public administration) 5 7.5%

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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ZIP 70343 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 70343 ranks #5 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 70343 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 70343 ranks the highest of 5 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
70374 Lockport, LA 7,125 5.1 mi
70375 Mathews, LA 125 10.1 mi
70363 Houma, LA 26,513 9.2 mi
70394 Raceland, LA 14,328 10.6 mi
70364 Houma, LA 30,503 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Terrebonne County

70364 standard
Houma, LA
Pop: 30,503
70363 standard
Houma, LA
Pop: 26,513
70360 standard
Houma, LA
Pop: 26,429
70359 standard
Gray, LA
Pop: 8,408
70344 standard
Chauvin, LA
Pop: 6,143
70395 standard
Schriever, LA
Pop: 4,658

Related Areas

Terrebonne County Bourg, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70343 in? ▼
ZIP code 70343 (Bourg) is located in Terrebonne County, Louisiana. Terrebonne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/terrebonne-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70343? ▼
ZIP code 70343 in Bourg, LA has a population of 5,504 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70343? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70343 is $73,815, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70343? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70343 is $203,900, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70343? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70343 is White at 83.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70343? ▼
ZIP code 70343 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 1,001 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70343? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70343 are: Construction (13), Transportation and warehousing (9), Retail trade (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70343? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70343 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 70343? ▼
In ZIP code 70343, 73.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 70343? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70343 is 25.2 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 70343? ▼
In ZIP code 70343, approximately 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70343? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70343 is 7.0% 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.