Raceland, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70394
Lafourche Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,328
- 64/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,337
- Median income Near-median income area
- $200,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Raceland pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 64
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70394 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 70394 (Raceland, LA) rose +10.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 205.4 in 2023 to 227.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70394 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Raceland, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, home to 14,328 residents across 222.8 square miles, a density of 64 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70394 reports a modest median household income of $64,337 (8% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,603. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $200,300 (13% above the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $698; 82.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lafourche Parish, so 70394 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 70394
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Raceland, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70394.
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
20 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 70394, Raceland, 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
14,328
Population
222.8
Area (sq mi)
64
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70394?
42.6
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
1.9%
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?
$64,337
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$34,603
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
29.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70394 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Raceland, 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)
$64,337 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
5,786housing units
5,786
Total Housing Units
5,285
Occupied Units
501
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$200,300
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$698
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
+10.5%
YoY Change (2024)
227
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+127%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70394 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.5% | 175 |
| 2021 | +6.0% | 186 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 208 |
| 2023 | -1.4% | 205 |
| 2024 | +10.5% | 227 |
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 194 business establishments in ZIP 70394, employing approximately 2,257 people with a combined annual payroll of $121,102,000.
194
Businesses
2,257
Employees
$121.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 30 | 15.5% |
| Retail trade | 29 | 14.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 24 | 12.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 11.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 6.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 3.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 2.6% |
| Utilities | 4 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.1% |
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 70394 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70301
Thibodaux (70301)
43,037 residents
- 70364
Houma (70364)
30,503 residents
- 70394 14,328
Raceland (70394)
14,328 residents
- 70374 7,125
Lockport (70374)
7,125 residents
- 70343 5,504
Bourg (70343)
5,504 residents
- 70375 125
Mathews (70375)
125 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70394 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70394 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70343
Bourg (70343)
$73,815 median income
- 70374
Lockport (70374)
$70,833 median income
- 70364
Houma (70364)
$68,843 median income
- 70394
Raceland (70394)
$64,337 median income
- 70301
Thibodaux (70301)
$58,394 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70394 ranks #4 of 5 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 70394, 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 (14,328 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 70394 in?
ZIP code 70394 (Raceland) 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 70394?
ZIP code 70394 in Raceland, LA has a population of 14,328 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70394?
The median household income in ZIP 70394 is $64,337, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70394?
The median home value in ZIP 70394 is $200,300, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70394?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70394 is White at 77.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70394?
ZIP code 70394 has 194 business establishments employing approximately 2,257 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70394?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70394 are: Construction (30), Retail trade (29), Health care and social assistance (24). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70394?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70394 increased by 10.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 70394?
In ZIP code 70394, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 70394?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70394 is 29.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70394?
In ZIP code 70394, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70394?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70394 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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