ZIP Code 70356

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Gibson · Terrebonne County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70356 in Gibson, Louisiana has a population of 2,484. The median household income is $32,756, which is 57% below the national average. Median home value is $175,600, 37% below the US average. 2.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70356 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 170.1 square miles in Gibson, Terrebonne County, Louisiana. The area is home to 2,484 residents, producing a population density of 15 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 70356 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70356 sits at $32,756 (45% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $23,550. The poverty rate stands at 25.8% and the unemployment rate at 12.7%. On housing, the median home value is $175,600 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $693 per month, and 81.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70356 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 2.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Terrebonne County, so you can benchmark 70356 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.

Top industries in ZIP 70356

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70356 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 70356 (establishments) Top 5 1. Transportation and warehousing 6 2. Retail trade 5 3. Administrative and support and w 4 4. Construction 3 5. Wholesale trade 3 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 70356. 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 70356, Gibson, 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

2,484

Population

170.1

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

52.8

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 60.9%
African American 31.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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)

Income & Employment

$32,756

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$23,550

Per Capita Income

25.8%

Poverty Rate

12.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 50.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.0%

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

Housing

756

Total Housing Units

652

Occupied Units

104

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.9%
Renter 18.1%

$175,600

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$693

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 70356, employing approximately 759 people with a combined annual payroll of $91,758,000.

29

Businesses

759

Employees

$91.8M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 6 20.7%
Retail trade 5 17.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 13.8%
Construction 3 10.3%
Wholesale trade 3 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 10.3%

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
70352 Donner, LA 205 3.2 mi
70395 Schriever, LA 4,658 7.5 mi
70372 Labadieville, LA 2,518 9.9 mi
70340 Amelia, LA 109 8.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70356 in?
ZIP code 70356 (Gibson) 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 70356?
ZIP code 70356 in Gibson, LA has a population of 2,484 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70356?
The median household income in ZIP 70356 is $32,756, which is 57% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70356?
The median home value in ZIP 70356 is $175,600, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70356?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70356 is White at 60.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70356?
ZIP code 70356 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 759 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70356?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70356 are: Transportation and warehousing (6), Retail trade (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70356?
In ZIP code 70356, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70356?
In ZIP code 70356, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70356?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70356 is 25.8% 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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