ZIP Code 70643

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Grand 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

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

61.8

Median Age

55.2%

Male

44.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

High School Graduate or Higher 70.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%

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

Owner 69.8%
Renter 30.2%

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70643 in?
ZIP code 70643 (Grand Chenier) is located in Cameron County, Louisiana. Cameron County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/cameron-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70643?
ZIP code 70643 in Grand Chenier, LA has a population of 352 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70643?
The median household income in ZIP 70643 is $58,125, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70643?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70643 is White at 96.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70643?
ZIP code 70643 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 11 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70643?
In ZIP code 70643, 70.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% 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 70643?
In ZIP code 70643, approximately 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70643?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70643 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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