PlainZIP

Cut Off, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70345

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

9,754
41/sq mi
$62,216
Median income
$164,500
Median home value
14.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
41
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70345 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70345 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cut Off, Lafourche County, Louisiana, home to 9,754 residents across 240.8 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70345 reports a modest median household income of $62,216 (4% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $31,998. Poverty here runs at 17.9%, with unemployment measured at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $164,500 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $802 per month, and 81.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lafourche County, so you can benchmark 70345 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 70345

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cut Off, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70345.

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 70345, Cut Off, 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

9,754

Population

240.8

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 70345?

41.3

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 71.3%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 8.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%

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?

$62,216

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$31,998

Per Capita Income

17.9%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70345 ranks nationally

Cut Off, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,216 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 50.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,664

Total Housing Units

3,343

Occupied Units

321

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.6%
Renter 18.4%

$164,500

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$802

Median Rent

1979

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

+35.1%

YoY Change (2024)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70345 have increased 35.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -4.5% 146
2021 +5.0% 153
2022 +12.0% 171
2023 -9.7% 155
2024 +35.1% 209

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 158 business establishments in ZIP 70345, employing approximately 2,315 people with a combined annual payroll of $156,069,000.

158

Businesses

2,315

Employees

$156.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 28 17.7%
Transportation and warehousing 19 12.0%
Finance and insurance 15 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 14 8.9%
Health care and social assistance 13 8.2%
Construction 10 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 6.3%
Other services (except public administration) 9 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 4.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 6 3.8%
Manufacturing 6 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 3.2%
Information 4 2.5%

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 70345 vs 70373 →

ZIP 70345 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 70345 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 70345 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 70345 ranks #2 of 3 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
70373 Larose, LA 7,141 5.7 mi
70354 Galliano, LA 4,931 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lafourche County

70301 standard
Thibodaux, LA
Pop: 43,037
70394 standard
Raceland, LA
Pop: 14,328
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 Cut Off, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70345 in? ▼
ZIP code 70345 (Cut Off) 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 70345? ▼
ZIP code 70345 in Cut Off, LA has a population of 9,754 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70345? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70345 is $62,216, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70345? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70345 is $164,500, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70345? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70345 is White at 71.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70345? ▼
ZIP code 70345 has 158 business establishments employing approximately 2,315 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70345? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70345 are: Retail trade (28), Transportation and warehousing (19), Finance and insurance (15). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70345? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70345 increased by 35.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 70345? ▼
In ZIP code 70345, 50.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% 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 70345? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70345 is 29.4 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 70345? ▼
In ZIP code 70345, approximately 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70345? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70345 is 17.9% 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.