Chauvin, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70344
Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,143
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,771
- Median income Below-median income area
- $110,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,247. The poverty rate is 18.3%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $110,500 (38% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $825; owner occupancy is 82.1%.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Terrebonne Parish, so 70344 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction 5
Construction
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade 5
Wholesale trade
5 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 70344?
37.8
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
1.2%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$27,247
Per Capita Income
18.3%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
30.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70344 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Chauvin, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$51,771 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,590housing units
2,590
Total Housing Units
2,009
Occupied Units
581
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$110,500
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 70344
Chauvin (70344)
6,143 residents
- 70377
Montegut (70377)
4,403 residents
- 70353 1,402
Dulac (70353)
1,402 residents
- 70397 1,365
Theriot (70397)
1,365 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70344 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70344 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70397
Theriot (70397)
$115,455 median income
- 70377
Montegut (70377)
$60,665 median income
- 70344
Chauvin (70344)
$51,771 median income
- 70353 $35,500
Dulac (70353)
$35,500 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70344, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,143 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 70344 in?
ZIP code 70344 (Chauvin) is located in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. Terrebonne Parish 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.
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