Gray, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70359
Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,408
- 341/sq mi High-density area
- $56,121
- Median income Below-median income area
- $153,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gray pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 341
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70359 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 70359 (Gray, LA) rose +10.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.1 in 2023 to 234.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70359 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gray, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, home to 8,408 residents across 24.7 square miles, a density of 341 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70359 reports a modest median household income of $56,121 (6% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,748. The poverty rate is 18.2%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $153,400 (13% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,123; 87.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Terrebonne Parish, so 70359 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 70359
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gray, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70359.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 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 70359, Gray, 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
8,408
Population
24.7
Area (sq mi)
341
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70359?
33.0
Median Age
43.1%
Male
56.9%
Female
0.7%
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?
$56,121
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$29,748
Per Capita Income
18.2%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70359 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Gray, 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)
$56,121 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
3,749housing units
3,749
Total Housing Units
3,574
Occupied Units
175
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$153,400
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,123
Median Rent
1993
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
+10.4%
YoY Change (2024)
234
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+134%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70359 have increased 10.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.9% | 175 |
| 2021 | +3.9% | 182 |
| 2022 | +16.3% | 212 |
| 2023 | +0.2% | 212 |
| 2024 | +10.4% | 234 |
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 133 business establishments in ZIP 70359, employing approximately 2,519 people with a combined annual payroll of $183,602,000.
133
Businesses
2,519
Employees
$183.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 17 | 12.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 10.5% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 9.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 8.3% |
| Construction | 10 | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 6.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 8 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.0% |
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 70359 vs 70395 →
ZIP 70359 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70301
Thibodaux (70301)
43,037 residents
- 70364
Houma (70364)
30,503 residents
- 70360
Houma (70360)
26,429 residents
- 70359 8,408
Gray (70359)
8,408 residents
- 70395 4,658
Schriever (70395)
4,658 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70359 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70359 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70360
Houma (70360)
$84,890 median income
- 70395
Schriever (70395)
$78,488 median income
- 70364
Houma (70364)
$68,843 median income
- 70301
Thibodaux (70301)
$58,394 median income
- 70359
Gray (70359)
$56,121 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70359 ranks #5 of 5 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 70359, 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 (8,408 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 70359 in?
ZIP code 70359 (Gray) 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 70359?
ZIP code 70359 in Gray, LA has a population of 8,408 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70359?
The median household income in ZIP 70359 is $56,121, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70359?
The median home value in ZIP 70359 is $153,400, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70359?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70359 is White at 57.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70359?
ZIP code 70359 has 133 business establishments employing approximately 2,519 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70359?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70359 are: Retail trade (17), Health care and social assistance (15), Accommodation and food services (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70359?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70359 increased by 10.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 70359?
In ZIP code 70359, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% 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 70359?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70359 is 29.6 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 70359?
In ZIP code 70359, approximately 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70359?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70359 is 18.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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