PlainZIP

Chauvin, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70344

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

6,143
24/sq mi
$51,771
Median income
$110,500
Median home value
6.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chauvin pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70344 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70344 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chauvin, Terrebonne County, Louisiana, home to 6,143 residents across 261.4 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70344 reports a modest median household income of $51,771 (13% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $27,247. The poverty rate stands at 18.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. The typical home here is valued at $110,500 (38% below the state average); renters pay a median of $825 monthly, and 82.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Terrebonne County, letting you compare 70344 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 70344

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chauvin, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70344.

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 70344, Chauvin, 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

6,143

Population

261.4

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70344?

37.8

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 76.2%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 11.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$51,771

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$27,247

Per Capita Income

18.3%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

30.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70344 ranks nationally

Chauvin, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,771 17th percentile higher than 17% 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 50.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,590

Total Housing Units

2,009

Occupied Units

581

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.1%
Renter 17.9%

$110,500

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$825

Median Rent

1974

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

-11.4%

YoY Change (2024)

221

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+121%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70344 have decreased 11.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +14.1% 171
2019 -1.2% 169
2020 +25.2% 212
2021 -11.4% 188
2024 – 221

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 55 business establishments in ZIP 70344, employing approximately 313 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,324,000.

55

Businesses

313

Employees

$15.3M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 14 25.4%
Other services (except public administration) 6 10.9%
Construction 5 9.1%
Manufacturing 5 9.1%
Wholesale trade 5 9.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 7.3%
Finance and insurance 3 5.5%

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 70344 vs 70353 →

ZIP 70344 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 70344 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 70344 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 70344 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
70353 Dulac, LA 1,402 5.3 mi
70377 Montegut, LA 4,403 9.8 mi
70397 Theriot, LA 1,365 10.6 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
70343 standard
Bourg, LA
Pop: 5,504
70395 standard
Schriever, LA
Pop: 4,658

Related Areas

Terrebonne County Chauvin, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70344 in? ▼
ZIP code 70344 (Chauvin) 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 70344? ▼
ZIP code 70344 in Chauvin, LA has a population of 6,143 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70344? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70344 is $51,771, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70344? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70344 is $110,500, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70344? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70344 is White at 76.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70344? ▼
ZIP code 70344 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 313 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70344? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70344 are: Retail trade (14), Other services (except public administration) (6), Construction (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70344? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70344 decreased by 11.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 70344? ▼
In ZIP code 70344, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.9% 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 70344? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70344 is 30.6 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 70344? ▼
In ZIP code 70344, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70344? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70344 is 18.3% 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.