ZIP Code 70344

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Chauvin · Terrebonne County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70344 in Chauvin, Louisiana has a population of 6,143. The median household income is $51,771, which is 32% below the national average. Median home value is $110,500, 60% below the US average. 6.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70344 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 261.4 square miles in Chauvin, Terrebonne County, Louisiana. The area is home to 6,143 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 70344 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70344 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $110,500 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $825 per month, and 82.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70344 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Terrebonne County, so you can benchmark 70344 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. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 70344

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70344 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70344 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 70344 (establishments) Top 5 1. Retail trade 14 2. Other services (except public ad 6 3. Construction 5 4. Manufacturing 5 5. Wholesale trade 5 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 70344. 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 70344, Chauvin, 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

6,143

Population

261.4

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

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)

Income & Employment

$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

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 50.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.9%

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

Housing

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)

Home Value Trends

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.

Local Business Landscape

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

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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

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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.

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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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