Gibson, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70356
Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,484
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $32,756
- Median income Below-median income area
- $175,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 2.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gibson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70356 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 70356 covers 170.1 square miles in Gibson, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,484 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70356 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $32,756 (45% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,550. Economic pressure is pronounced: 25.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.7%. Median home value is $175,600 (1% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $693; 81.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 2.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Terrebonne Parish, so 70356 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 70356
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gibson, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70356.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 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 70356, Gibson, 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
2,484
Population
170.1
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70356?
52.8
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
0.0%
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?
$32,756
Median Household Income
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$23,550
Per Capita Income
25.8%
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 70356 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Gibson, 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)
$32,756 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
756housing units
756
Total Housing Units
652
Occupied Units
104
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$175,600
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$693
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
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 70356 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70395
Schriever (70395)
4,658 residents
- 70372
Labadieville (70372)
2,518 residents
- 70356
Gibson (70356)
2,484 residents
- 70352 205
Donner (70352)
205 residents
- 70340 109
Amelia (70340)
109 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70356 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70356 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70395
Schriever (70395)
$78,488 median income
- 70372
Labadieville (70372)
$40,659 median income
- 70356
Gibson (70356)
$32,756 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70356 ranks #3 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 70356, 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 (2,484 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 70356 in?
ZIP code 70356 (Gibson) 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 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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