PlainZIP

Gray, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70359

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

8,408
341/sq mi
$56,121
Median income
$153,400
Median home value
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

23th 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.

ZIP code 70359 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gray, Terrebonne County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $29,748. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $153,400 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $1,123 per month, and 87.8% of occupied units 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. To put 70359 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Terrebonne County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 70359?

33.0

Median Age

43.1%

Male

56.9%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 57.0%
African American 30.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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

$29,748

Per Capita Income

18.2%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70359 ranks nationally

Gray, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,121 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,749

Total Housing Units

3,574

Occupied Units

175

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.8%
Renter 12.2%

$153,400

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70359 ranks #4 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 70359 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 70359 ranks #5 of 5 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
70395 Schriever, LA 4,658 4.5 mi
70360 Houma, LA 26,429 7.6 mi
70364 Houma, LA 30,503 6.7 mi
70301 Thibodaux, LA 43,037 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Terrebonne County

70364 standard
Houma, LA
Pop: 30,503
70363 standard
Houma, LA
Pop: 26,513
70360 standard
Houma, LA
Pop: 26,429
70344 standard
Chauvin, LA
Pop: 6,143
70343 standard
Bourg, LA
Pop: 5,504
70395 standard
Schriever, LA
Pop: 4,658

Related Areas

Terrebonne County Gray, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70359 in? ▼
ZIP code 70359 (Gray) 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 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.

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