70037 ZIP Code
Belle Chasse, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70037 |
| City/Town: | Belle Chasse |
| County: | Plaquemines Parish |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,071 |
| Median Household Income: | $85,828 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,932 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,415 |
| Median Home Value: | $323,100 |
| Land Area: | 49.9 sq miles
129.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 7.3 sq miles
18.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.7159, -90.0354 |
Population Information (70037 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,071 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,857 | 51.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,214 | 48.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,086 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,316 | 7.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,287 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,092 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 947 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,478 | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,654 | 15.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,960 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,094 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 922 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,379 | 8.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 688 | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 168 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70037 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $323,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,674 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,415 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,811 | 90.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 604 | 9.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,930 | 67.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,881 | 32.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70037 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,343 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 441 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 393 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,589 | 31.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,233 | 28.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,070 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,822 | 16.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 795 | 7.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70037 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $85,828 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $114,639 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $102,614 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,932 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70037 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,097 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,020 | 96.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 299 | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,144 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,956 | 74.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,454 | 18.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 610 | 7.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70037 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,469 | 73.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,656 | 15.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 168 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 314 | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 313 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,151 | 6.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,013 | 5.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,716 | 10.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 804 | 4.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 405 | 2.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 105 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 402 | 2.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70037 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 134 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 228 | 3.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 298 | 5.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 295 | 5.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 523 | 9.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 664 | 11.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,131 | 19.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,171 | 20.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 839 | 14.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 528 | 9.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70037 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,392 | 92.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 713 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 192 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 68 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 203 | 2.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70037 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 393 | 4.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 766 | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 560 | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 231 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 277 | 3.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 579 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 94 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 378 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 796 | 9.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,743 | 21.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 947 | 11.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 613 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 643 | 8.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70037 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (70037 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,449 | 90.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,201 | 71.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,701 | 33.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 668 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70037 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,869 | 83.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,468 | 25.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,142 | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 182 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 146 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 569 | 9.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70037 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,039 | 63.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 689 | 10.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 503 | 7.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 262 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 108 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 53 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 104 | 1.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 657 | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70037 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 619 | 9.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,338 | 20.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,456 | 22.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 706 | 11.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,116 | 17.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 881 | 13.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 169 | 2.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 83 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 33 | 0.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70037 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 297 | 4.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 67 | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 678 | 10.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,000 | 46.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,952 | 30.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 421 | 6.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70037 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,780 | 47.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 57 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,889 | 49.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 85 | 1.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70037 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 103 | 1.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,558 | 26.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,716 | 46.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,434 | 24.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70037 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 353 | 9.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 130 | 3.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 163 | 4.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 210 | 5.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 935 | 23.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,308 | 33.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 738 | 18.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 93 | 2.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70037 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,118 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $577 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,674 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.75 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.19 | 2.38 |
Households (70037 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,811 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,948 | 67.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,764 | 30.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 685 | 11.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 950 | 16.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,334 | 40.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,466 | 25.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.89 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.28 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70037 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,810 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,294 | 33.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,002 | 58.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 100 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 387 | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,350 | 19.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70037 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,789 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 361 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 209 | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,250 | 47.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 959 | 20.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,010 | 21.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70037 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,839 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,187 | 10.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,117 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,246 | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 296 | 13.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,146 | 51.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 804 | 35.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70037 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,026 | 88.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,796 | 10.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 765 | 42.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,029 | 57.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 575 | 32.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 2 | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70037 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,335 | 95.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 213 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 736 | 345.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 736 | 345.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 736 | 345.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 75 | 35.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 105 | 49.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 366 | 171.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70037 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,985 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,322 | 89.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,663 | 10.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 663 | 4.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 688 | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 257 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 55 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70037 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,811 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,582 | 96.1% | 89.4% |
Belle Chasse, LA70037