PlainZIP

Gibson, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70356

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

2,484
15/sq mi
$32,756
Median income
$175,600
Median home value
2.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gibson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

3th 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 County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $23,550. Poverty here runs at 25.8%, with unemployment measured at 12.7%. Housing costs here run $175,600 for a typical home value (1% below the state average), with rent averaging $693 a month; 81.9% of 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 -. 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 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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 70356?

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)

How much do residents earn?

$32,756

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$23,550

Per Capita Income

25.8%

Poverty Rate

12.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 70356 ranks nationally

Gibson, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$32,756 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 50.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.0%

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

What does housing look like?

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)

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 70356 vs 70352 →

ZIP 70356 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 70356 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 70356 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 70356 ranks #3 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Terrebonne County

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Houma, LA
Pop: 30,503
70363 standard
Houma, LA
Pop: 26,513
70360 standard
Houma, LA
Pop: 26,429
70359 standard
Gray, LA
Pop: 8,408
70344 standard
Chauvin, LA
Pop: 6,143
70343 standard
Bourg, LA
Pop: 5,504

Related Areas

Terrebonne County Gibson, LA Louisiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.