ZIP Code 70343, Louisiana
ZIP Code 70343 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 70343 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Lafourche Parish / Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,280. The land area covers 22.89 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,280 | ±970 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 39.7 yrs | ±5.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,961 | ±280 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,052 | ±287 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,961 | ±280 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 91 | ±58 |
| Median Home Value | $203,900 | ±$48,830 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,332 | ±$177 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $73,815 | ±$13,434 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,562 | ±$4,606 |
| Poverty Rate | 7% | ±4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 345 | ±202 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.8% | ±8.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,186 | ±342 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.1% | ±8.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 95,342 (2024)
ID: 166006
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PARISH PRESIDENT
PO BOX 5548, THIBODAUX LA 70302-5548
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Houma, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Houma, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Houma, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Houma, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Bourg, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Houma, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Raceland, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Houma, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Cut Off, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Houma, LA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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LaSalle Tech
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College Vocational | 8.1 mi away | 1227 Grand Caillou Road, Houma, LA, 70363 |
98587389781457
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BOURG BRANCH
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Library | 2.7 mi away | 4405 ST. ANDREW STREET, BOURG, LA, 70343 |
(985) 594-4717
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Williams Technical College
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College Vocational | 11.8 mi away | 1340 West Tunnel Boulevard Suite 110, Houma, LA, 70360-2816 |
9852624685
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LOCKPORT BRANCH
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 720 CRESCENT AVENUE, LOCKPORT, LA, 70374 |
(985) 532-3158
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Omega Institute of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 12.3 mi away | 229 B South Hollywood Rd, Houma, LA, 70360-2716 |
9858769334
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CHAUVIN BRANCH
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 5500 HIGHWAY 56, CHAUVIN, LA, 70344 |
(985) 594-9771
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Unitech Training Academy-Houma
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College Vocational | 13.2 mi away | 6007 West Park Avenue, Houma, LA, 70364 |
3379884042
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EAST HOUMA BRANCH
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 778 GRAND CAILLOU ROAD, HOUMA, LA, 70363 |
(985) 876-7072
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Fletcher Technical Community College
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College | 18.2 mi away | 1407 Highway 311, Schriever, LA, 70395 |
9854487900
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BAYOU BLUE BRANCH
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 198 MAZERAC ST., HOUMA, LA, 70364 |
(985) 580-0634
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GALLIANO, LA US, located 16.2 miles from ZCTA5 70343. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62.9° | 44.8° | 53.9° | 5.58" | 0.0" |
| February | 66.1° | 48.4° | 57.3° | 4.16" | 0.0" |
| March | 71.4° | 54.6° | 63.0° | 4.66" | 0.0" |
| April | 76.6° | 60.6° | 68.6° | 4.37" | 0.0" |
| May | 82.9° | 68.2° | 75.5° | 5.09" | 0.0" |
| June | 87.7° | 74.0° | 80.8° | 6.87" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.3° | 75.6° | 82.4° | 9.19" | 0.0" |
| August | 89.4° | 75.6° | 82.5° | 7.64" | 0.0" |
| September | 86.4° | 72.3° | 79.4° | 6.62" | 0.0" |
| October | 79.6° | 62.8° | 71.2° | 4.34" | 0.0" |
| November | 71.2° | 52.2° | 61.7° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| December | 64.9° | 47.4° | 56.2° | 4.68" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourg CDP | CDP | 3.6 mi | — |
| Presquille CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
| Lockport town | Town | 6.8 mi | — |
| Montegut CDP | CDP | 6.9 mi | — |
| Chauvin CDP | CDP | 7.4 mi | — |
| Lockport Heights CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 70343. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.