PlainZIP

Raceland, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70394

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

14,328
64/sq mi
$64,337
Median income
$200,300
Median home value
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Raceland pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th 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.

ZIP code 70394 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Raceland, Lafourche County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $34,603. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.3%. Median home value sits at $200,300 (13% above the state average), median rent at $698 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.7%.

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. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lafourche County, so you can benchmark 70394 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 70394

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Raceland, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70394.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 70394?

42.6

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 77.3%
African American 13.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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

$34,603

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

29.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70394 ranks nationally

Raceland, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,337 37th percentile higher than 37% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

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

What does housing look like?

5,786

Total Housing Units

5,285

Occupied Units

501

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.7%
Renter 17.3%

$200,300

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 70394 vs 70375 →

ZIP 70394 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 70394 ranks #3 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 70394 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 70394 ranks #4 of 5 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
70375 Mathews, LA 125 4.5 mi
70364 Houma, LA 30,503 6.2 mi
70343 Bourg, LA 5,504 10.6 mi
70374 Lockport, LA 7,125 9.3 mi
70301 Thibodaux, LA 43,037 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lafourche County

70301 standard
Thibodaux, LA
Pop: 43,037
70345 standard
Cut Off, LA
Pop: 9,754
70373 standard
Larose, LA
Pop: 7,141
70374 standard
Lockport, LA
Pop: 7,125
70354 standard
Galliano, LA
Pop: 4,931
70357 standard
Golden Meadow, LA
Pop: 3,043

Related Areas

Lafourche County Raceland, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70394 in? ▼
ZIP code 70394 (Raceland) is located in Lafourche County, Louisiana. Lafourche County 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.