Cut Off, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70345
Lafourche Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,754
- 41/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,216
- Median income Near-median income area
- $164,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cut Off pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70345 (Cut Off, LA) rose +35.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 154.8 in 2023 to 209.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70345 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cut Off, Lafourche Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,998. The poverty rate is 17.9%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $164,500 (7% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $802; 81.6% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lafourche Parish, so 70345 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 70345
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cut Off, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70345.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
19 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70345?
41.3
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
6.3%
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?
$62,216
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$31,998
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70345 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Cut Off, 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)
$62,216 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
3,664housing units
3,664
Total Housing Units
3,343
Occupied Units
321
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,500
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 70345
Cut Off (70345)
9,754 residents
- 70373
Larose (70373)
7,141 residents
- 70354
Galliano (70354)
4,931 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70345 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70345 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70373
Larose (70373)
$87,143 median income
- 70345
Cut Off (70345)
$62,216 median income
- 70354
Galliano (70354)
$48,462 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70345, 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 (9,754 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 70345 in?
ZIP code 70345 (Cut Off) is located in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. Lafourche Parish 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.
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