Houma, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70364
Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,503
- 278/sq mi High-density area
- $68,843
- Median income Near-median income area
- $191,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Houma pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 278
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70364 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 70364 (Houma, LA) fell -3.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 195.3 in 2023 to 189.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70364 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houma, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, with 30,503 residents across 109.7 square miles, a density of 278 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70364 reports a modest median household income of $68,843 (15% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,975. The poverty rate is 17.3%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $191,900 (8% above the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,018; 74.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Terrebonne Parish, so 70364 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 70364
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houma, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70364.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
115 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 43
Accommodation and food services
43 establishments
- Construction 42
Construction
42 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 40
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 36
Professional, scientific, and technical services
36 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 70364, 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
30,503
Population
109.7
Area (sq mi)
278
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70364?
36.7
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
3.3%
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?
$68,843
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$31,975
Per Capita Income
17.3%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70364 ranks nationally
Houma, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$68,843 45th percentile higher than 45% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,453housing units
12,453
Total Housing Units
11,173
Occupied Units
1,280
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$191,900
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,018
Median Rent
1979
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
-3.0%
YoY Change (2024)
190
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+90%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70364 have decreased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 168 |
| 2021 | +2.9% | 173 |
| 2022 | +9.7% | 190 |
| 2023 | +3.0% | 195 |
| 2024 | -3.0% | 190 |
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 474 business establishments in ZIP 70364, employing approximately 4,880 people with a combined annual payroll of $211,343,000.
474
Businesses
4,880
Employees
$211.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 115 | 24.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 43 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 42 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 7.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 31 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 5.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.5% |
| Information | 5 | 1.1% |
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 70364 vs 70363 →
ZIP 70364 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
- 70394
Raceland (70394)
14,328 residents
- 70359 8,408
Gray (70359)
8,408 residents
- 70343 5,504
Bourg (70343)
5,504 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70364 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70364 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70360
Houma (70360)
$84,890 median income
- 70343
Bourg (70343)
$73,815 median income
- 70364
Houma (70364)
$68,843 median income
- 70394
Raceland (70394)
$64,337 median income
- 70359
Gray (70359)
$56,121 median income
- 70363
Houma (70363)
$46,748 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70364 ranks #3 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 70364, 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 (30,503 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 70364 in?
ZIP code 70364 (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 70364?
ZIP code 70364 in Houma, LA has a population of 30,503 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70364?
The median household income in ZIP 70364 is $68,843, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70364?
The median home value in ZIP 70364 is $191,900, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70364?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70364 is White at 66.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70364?
ZIP code 70364 has 474 business establishments employing approximately 4,880 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70364?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70364 are: Retail trade (115), Accommodation and food services (43), Construction (42). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70364?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70364 decreased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. 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 70364?
In ZIP code 70364, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% 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 70364?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70364 is 23.6 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 70364?
In ZIP code 70364, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70364?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70364 is 17.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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