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Houma, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70360

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

26,429
159/sq mi
$84,890
Median income
$286,000
Median home value
32.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houma pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
159
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70360 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70360 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houma, Terrebonne County, Louisiana, with 26,429 residents across 166.5 square miles, a density of 159 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70360 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. The typical home here is valued at $286,000 (62% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,167 monthly, and 72.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 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 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 70360

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houma, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70360.

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 70360, Houma, 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

26,429

Population

166.5

Area (sq mi)

159

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70360?

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)

How much do residents earn?

$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

How ZIP 70360 ranks nationally

Houma, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,890 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.9%

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

What does housing look like?

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)

How have home values changed over time?

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.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

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 70360 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 70360 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 70360 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 70360 ranks the highest 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Terrebonne County

70364 standard
Houma, LA
Pop: 30,503
70363 standard
Houma, LA
Pop: 26,513
70359 standard
Gray, LA
Pop: 8,408
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 Houma, LA Louisiana

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.

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