70737 ZIP Code
Gonzales, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70737 |
| City/Town: | Gonzales |
| County: | Ascension |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 45,958 |
| Median Household Income: | $78,946 |
| Per Capita Income: | $48,100 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,682 |
| Median Home Value: | $240,000 |
| Land Area: | 54.0 sq miles
139.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.2261, -90.9250 |
Population Information (70737 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 45,958 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 22,838 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,120 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,530 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,003 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,358 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,470 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,806 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,066 | 15.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,246 | 13.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,933 | 12.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,173 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,670 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,305 | 9.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,884 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 514 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70737 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $240,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,404 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 19,682 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,158 | 92.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,524 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 14,620 | 80.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,538 | 19.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70737 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 31,791 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,202 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,174 | 10.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,290 | 29.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,143 | 22.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,568 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,677 | 17.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,737 | 8.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70737 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $78,946 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $98,644 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $96,002 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $48,100 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70737 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 24,566 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 23,134 | 94.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,432 | 5.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,482 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,523 | 80.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,793 | 12.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,818 | 7.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70737 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,627 | 64.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 11,745 | 25.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 263 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 369 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 91 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,727 | 3.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,136 | 4.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,524 | 5.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,025 | 6.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,726 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 16 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 242 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,041 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70737 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 611 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 429 | 2.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,318 | 7.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 985 | 5.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,172 | 12.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,978 | 16.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,199 | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,819 | 21.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,914 | 10.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,733 | 9.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70737 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 18,892 | 81.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,215 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 43 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 68 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,648 | 7.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70737 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 109 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,050 | 8.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 4,144 | 17.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 623 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,957 | 8.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,827 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 372 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,554 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,168 | 9.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,869 | 16.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,663 | 7.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,448 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,350 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70737 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.3% | 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 (70737 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 42,280 | 92.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 30,347 | 66.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,985 | 37.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,468 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70737 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,693 | 80.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,532 | 25.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,899 | 21.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 987 | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 142 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,066 | 11.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70737 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 14,269 | 72.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 411 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 82 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 332 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 234 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 343 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,209 | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,775 | 14.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 27 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70737 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 303 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 4,873 | 24.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 5,343 | 27.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,492 | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,084 | 10.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,973 | 10.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,354 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 622 | 3.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 226 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 412 | 2.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70737 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 264 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 847 | 4.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,312 | 16.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 11,071 | 56.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,609 | 18.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 579 | 2.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70737 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,949 | 32.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 215 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 11,931 | 65.7% | 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: | 24 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 39 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70737 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 588 | 3.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,825 | 32.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,004 | 44.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,741 | 20.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70737 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,014 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 784 | 5.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,087 | 7.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,017 | 13.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 5,795 | 39.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,946 | 20.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 830 | 5.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 147 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70737 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,496 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $389 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,404 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.03 | 2.38 |
Households (70737 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,158 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,629 | 53.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,276 | 18.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,889 | 15.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,583 | 25.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,654 | 31.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,883 | 26.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.52 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70737 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,211 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,593 | 30.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,619 | 58.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 374 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,465 | 8.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,183 | 28.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70737 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,997 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 628 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 542 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,958 | 45.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,738 | 24.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,131 | 19.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70737 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 35,337 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,892 | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 45,748 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,525 | 14.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 591 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,695 | 56.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,239 | 34.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70737 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 40,014 | 87.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,497 | 12.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,486 | 45.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,000 | 54.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 914 | 16.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70737 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 43,771 | 95.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 328 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,187 | 666.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,187 | 666.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,187 | 666.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 212 | 64.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 82 | 25.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,597 | 486.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 128 | 39.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70737 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 43,428 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 39,774 | 91.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,654 | 8.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,586 | 6.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 809 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 152 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 107 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70737 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,158 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,449 | 96.1% | 89.4% |
Gonzales, LA70737