Houma, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70363
Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,513
- 137/sq mi High-density area
- $46,748
- Median income Below-median income area
- $147,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70363 (Houma, LA) rose +4.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 178.7 in 2023 to 187.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70363 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houma, Terrebonne Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,544. The poverty rate is 23.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $147,400 (17% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $1,077; owner occupancy is 73.9%.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Terrebonne Parish, so 70363 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 70363
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houma, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70363.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
64 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
43 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
40 establishments
- Construction
Construction
38 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70363?
34.8
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
4.4%
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?
$46,748
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$22,544
Per Capita Income
23.2%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70363 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Houma, 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)
$46,748 29th percentile higher than 29% 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
10,345housing units
10,345
Total Housing Units
9,178
Occupied Units
1,167
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$147,400
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 70363 vs 70364 →
ZIP 70363 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70364
Houma (70364)
30,503 residents
- 70363
Houma (70363)
26,513 residents
- 70360
Houma (70360)
26,429 residents
- 70343 5,504
Bourg (70343)
5,504 residents
- 70353 1,402
Dulac (70353)
1,402 residents
- 70397 1,365
Theriot (70397)
1,365 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70363 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70363 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70397
Theriot (70397)
$115,455 median income
- 70360
Houma (70360)
$84,890 median income
- 70343
Bourg (70343)
$73,815 median income
- 70364
Houma (70364)
$68,843 median income
- 70363
Houma (70363)
$46,748 median income
- 70353 $35,500
Dulac (70353)
$35,500 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70363, 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 (26,513 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 70363 in?
ZIP code 70363 (Houma) 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 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.
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