PlainZIP

Houma, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70363

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

26,513
137/sq mi
$46,748
Median income
$147,400
Median home value
9.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
137
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70363 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70363 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houma, Terrebonne County, Louisiana, with 26,513 residents across 194.1 square miles, a density of 137 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70363 reports a modest median household income of $46,748 (22% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $22,544. The poverty rate stands at 23.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. The typical home here is valued at $147,400 (17% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,077 monthly, and 73.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Terrebonne County, so you can benchmark 70363 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 70363

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houma, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70363.

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 70363, 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

26,513

Population

194.1

Area (sq mi)

137

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70363?

34.8

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 57.0%
African American 22.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 7.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

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?

$46,748

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$22,544

Per Capita Income

23.2%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70363 ranks nationally

Houma, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,748 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 51.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.5%

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

What does housing look like?

10,345

Total Housing Units

9,178

Occupied Units

1,167

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.9%
Renter 26.1%

$147,400

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$1,077

Median Rent

1977

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

+4.7%

YoY Change (2024)

187

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+87%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70363 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.1% 163
2021 +4.7% 170
2022 +14.1% 194
2023 -8.1% 179
2024 +4.7% 187

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 480 business establishments in ZIP 70363, employing approximately 10,648 people with a combined annual payroll of $807,074,000.

480

Businesses

10,648

Employees

$807.1M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 64 13.3%
Wholesale trade 44 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 43 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 40 8.3%
Construction 38 7.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 38 7.9%
Manufacturing 36 7.5%
Transportation and warehousing 32 6.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 29 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 29 6.0%
Finance and insurance 26 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 5.4%
Health care and social assistance 17 3.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 1.0%
Educational services 4 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.8%
Information 3 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 70363 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 70363 ranks #2 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 70363 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 70363 ranks #5 of 6 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
70364 Houma, LA 30,503 8.2 mi
70353 Dulac, LA 1,402 10.1 mi
70360 Houma, LA 26,429 7.9 mi
70343 Bourg, LA 5,504 9.2 mi
70397 Theriot, LA 1,365 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Terrebonne County

70364 standard
Houma, LA
Pop: 30,503
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
70395 standard
Schriever, LA
Pop: 4,658

Related Areas

Terrebonne County Houma, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70363 in? ▼
ZIP code 70363 (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 70363? ▼
ZIP code 70363 in Houma, LA has a population of 26,513 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70363? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70363 is $46,748, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70363? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70363 is $147,400, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70363? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70363 is White at 57.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70363? ▼
ZIP code 70363 has 480 business establishments employing approximately 10,648 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70363? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70363 are: Retail trade (64), Wholesale trade (44), Other services (except public administration) (43). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70363? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70363 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 70363? ▼
In ZIP code 70363, 51.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.5% 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 70363? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70363 is 23.3 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 70363? ▼
In ZIP code 70363, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70363? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70363 is 23.2% 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.