ZIP Code 70643
standardGrand Chenier · Cameron County · Louisiana
ZIP code 70643 in Grand Chenier, Louisiana has a population of 352. The median household income is $58,125, which is 24% below the national average. 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 70643 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 880.0 square miles in Grand Chenier, Cameron County, Louisiana. The area is home to 352 residents, producing a population density of 0 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 70643 against Louisiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70643 sits at $58,125 (3% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $27,918. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and 69.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70643 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.8, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 70643 sits relative to Louisiana and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70643, Grand Chenier, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
352
Population
880.0
Area (sq mi)
0
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Demographics
61.8
Median Age
55.2%
Male
44.8%
Female
0.0%
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)
Income & Employment
$58,125
Median Household Income
-3% vs state
$27,918
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
Education
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
Housing
143
Total Housing Units
43
Occupied Units
100
Vacant Units
1.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
2008
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
Local Business Landscape
Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 70643, employing approximately 11 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,373,000.
5
Businesses
11
Employees
$1.4M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 60.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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