Larose, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70373
Lafourche Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,141
- 38/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $87,143
- Median income Above-median income area
- $170,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 9.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Larose pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 38
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70373 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 70373 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Larose, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, home to 7,141 residents across 186.4 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70373 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,143 (46% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,795. The poverty rate is 12.1%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $170,900 (3% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $760; 88.6% of occupied homes 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 42.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lafourche Parish, so 70373 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 70373
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Larose, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70373.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
9 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 70373, Larose, 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
7,141
Population
186.4
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70373?
42.2
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
2.9%
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?
$87,143
Median Household Income
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$36,795
Per Capita Income
12.1%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 70373 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Larose, 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)
$87,143 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
2,624housing units
2,624
Total Housing Units
2,316
Occupied Units
308
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$170,900
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$760
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 102 business establishments in ZIP 70373, employing approximately 1,882 people with a combined annual payroll of $150,893,000.
102
Businesses
1,882
Employees
$150.9M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 18.6% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 17.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 9.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 8.8% |
| Construction | 7 | 6.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.9% |
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 70373 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70345
Cut Off (70345)
9,754 residents
- 70373
Larose (70373)
7,141 residents
- 70355 1,041
Gheens (70355)
1,041 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70373 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70373 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70373
Larose (70373)
$87,143 median income
- 70345
Cut Off (70345)
$62,216 median income
- 70355
Gheens (70355)
$56,188 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70373 ranks the highest of 3 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 70373, 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 (7,141 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 70373 in?
ZIP code 70373 (Larose) is located in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. Lafourche Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lafourche-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70373?
ZIP code 70373 in Larose, LA has a population of 7,141 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70373?
The median household income in ZIP 70373 is $87,143, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70373?
The median home value in ZIP 70373 is $170,900, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70373?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70373 is White at 78.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70373?
ZIP code 70373 has 102 business establishments employing approximately 1,882 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70373?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70373 are: Transportation and warehousing (19), Retail trade (18), Professional, scientific, and technical services (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70373?
In ZIP code 70373, 44.6% 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 percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70373?
In ZIP code 70373, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70373?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70373 is 12.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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