ZIP Code 70360

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Houma · Terrebonne County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70360 in Houma, Louisiana has a population of 26,429. The median household income is $84,890, which is 11% above the national average. Median home value is $286,000, 3% above the US average. 32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70360 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 166.5 square miles in Houma, Terrebonne County, Louisiana. The area is home to 26,429 residents, producing a population density of 159 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 70360 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70360 sits at $84,890 (42% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $43,372. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $286,000 (62% above the state average) with median rent at $1,167 per month, and 72.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70360 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Terrebonne County, so you can benchmark 70360 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. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 70360

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70360 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70360 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 70360 (establishments) Top 5 1. Health care and social assistanc 210 2. Retail trade 193 3. Professional, scientific, and te 138 4. Accommodation and food services 119 5. Finance and insurance 96 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 70360. 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 70360, Houma, 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

26,429

Population

166.5

Area (sq mi)

159

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

39.9

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 68.9%
African American 16.5%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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

$84,890

Median Household Income

+42% vs state

$43,372

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.9%

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

Housing

12,418

Total Housing Units

11,383

Occupied Units

1,035

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.0%
Renter 28.0%

$286,000

Median Home Value

+62% vs state

$1,167

Median Rent

1994

Median Year Built

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

Home Value Trends

FHFA House Price Index — annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

188

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+88%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70360 have decreased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 173
2021 +2.7% 178
2022 +9.5% 194
2023 +4.6% 203
2024 -7.5% 188

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.

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 1,233 business establishments in ZIP 70360, employing approximately 19,366 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,036,635,000.

1,233

Businesses

19,366

Employees

$1.0B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 210 17.0%
Retail trade 193 15.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 138 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 119 9.7%
Finance and insurance 96 7.8%
Construction 81 6.6%
Other services (except public administration) 75 6.1%
Wholesale trade 70 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 70 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 3.4%
Manufacturing 38 3.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 24 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 24 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.3%
Information 15 1.2%
Educational services 11 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.2%

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 70360 vs 70359 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
70359 Gray, LA 8,408 7.6 mi
70395 Schriever, LA 4,658 7.6 mi
70364 Houma, LA 30,503 8.0 mi
70363 Houma, LA 26,513 7.9 mi
70352 Donner, LA 205 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70360 in?
ZIP code 70360 (Houma) 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 70360?
ZIP code 70360 in Houma, LA has a population of 26,429 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70360?
The median household income in ZIP 70360 is $84,890, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70360?
The median home value in ZIP 70360 is $286,000, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70360?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70360 is White at 68.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70360?
ZIP code 70360 has 1,233 business establishments employing approximately 19,366 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70360?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70360 are: Health care and social assistance (210), Retail trade (193), Professional, scientific, and technical services (138). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70360?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70360 decreased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. 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 70360?
In ZIP code 70360, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.9% 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 70360?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70360 is 21.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70360?
In ZIP code 70360, approximately 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70360?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70360 is 11.3% 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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