Zip code 70355: Gheens, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70355
70355 is a rural zip code in Gheens, Louisiana (Lafourche Parish), covering 110 sq mi of land. About 957 people live here, or 9 per square mile. The median resident is 33.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $56,188 a year, 30% below the national median of $80,734. 34.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $102,700, or 1.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 91% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 34.9 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; sales; and office and administrative support. 28% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 70355 compares
- 99thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%19th of 500 in LA
- Poverty rate34.8%98thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%59th of 493 in LA
- Homeownership rate91.1%97thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%57th of 492 in LA
- Average commute34.9 min91stWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min83rd of 471 in LA
- 90thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.49592nd of 492 in LA
- Housing vacancy15.7%88thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%251st of 493 in LA
- Residents under 1824.5%71stU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%195th of 501 in LA
- 66thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%189th of 501 in LA
- Per capita income$33,56629thU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038173rd of 501 in LA
- Veterans4.1%27thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%367th of 501 in LA
- Uninsured rate4.1%23rdU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%386th of 501 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$39,80220thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701285th of 492 in LA
- Median household income$56,18815thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756230th of 459 in LA
- 15thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%357th of 500 in LA
- Median age33.513thU.S. 38.9 · LA 38434th of 501 in LA
- 4thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%448th of 500 in LA
- Median home value$102,7003rdU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500360th of 450 in LA
- 2ndU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9480th of 501 in LA
- Population9571stU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961393rd of 501 in LA
- Population density9/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi466th of 501 in LA
- 1stWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%465th of 500 in LA
- 1stU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%459th of 500 in LA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%465th of 500 in LA
- Broadband access63.2%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%448th of 492 in LA
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%443rd of 501 in LA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%410th of 500 in LA
| Measure | 70355 | Lafourche | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed workers | 27.5% | 10.5% | 10.6% | 10% | 19th of 500 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 34.8% | 17% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 59th of 493 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 91.1% | 79.9% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 57th of 492 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 34.9 min | 27.1 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 83rd of 471 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.505 | 0.462 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 92nd of 492 | |
| Housing vacancy | 15.7% | 8.9% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 251st of 493 | |
| Residents under 18 | 24.5% | 22.9% | 23.5% | 22% | 195th of 501 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 18.8% | 16.6% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 189th of 501 | |
| Per capita income | $33,566 | $33,881 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 173rd of 501 | |
| Veterans | 4.1% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 367th of 501 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.1% | 5.7% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 386th of 501 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $39,802 | $45,978 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 285th of 492 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $56,188 | $63,135 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 230th of 459 | |
| Healthcare workers | 7% | 10.8% | 11% | 9.7% | 357th of 500 | |
| Median age | 33.5 | 39.4 | 38 | 38.9 | 434th of 501 | |
| Government workers | 7% | 14.5% | 16% | 14.5% | 448th of 500 | |
| Median home value | $102,700 | $193,900 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 360th of 450 | |
| Diversity index | 4.9 | 42.8 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 480th of 501 | |
| Population | 957 | 96,252 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 393rd of 501 | |
| Population density | 9/sq mi | 90/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 466th of 501 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 5.4% | 21.1% | 27% | 35.7% | 465th of 500 | |
| Work from home | 0% | 4.8% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 459th of 500 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 4.2% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 465th of 500 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 63.2% | 86.7% | 86.6% | 91% | 448th of 492 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 2.3% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 443rd of 501 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 410th of 500 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White97%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 359
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 83.6%
- Married couples
- 49.3%
- Living alone
- 16.4%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.1%
- Male / female
- 59% / 41%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 426
- Owner-occupied
- 91.1%
- Vacant
- 15.7%
- Median year built
- 1974
- Median rooms
- 5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- —
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- —
- Home value to income
- 1.8× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 70355 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $47,656 | $74,888 |
| Service | — | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $34,875 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $39,325 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 86.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 1.9%
- Households with broadband
- 63.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 57.7%
- No internet access
- 25.3%
- Without health insurance
- 4.1%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Gheens
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Lafourche Parish
- Center point
- 29.6872° N, 90.4355° W
- Land area
- 110 sq mi
- Water area
- 4.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 70355
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70375 | Mathews, LA | 5.8 mi | — |
| 70374 | Lockport, LA | 7 mi | $70,833 |
| 70030 | Des Allemands, LA | 9.1 mi | $118,867 |
| 70373 | Larose, LA | 9.7 mi | $87,143 |
| 70394 | Raceland, LA | 11 mi | $64,337 |
| 70343 | Bourg, LA | 12 mi | $73,815 |
| 70070 | Luling, LA | 12 mi | $76,539 |
| 70080 | Paradis, LA | 13 mi | $61,637 |
| 70039 | Boutte, LA | 14 mi | $67,727 |
| 70364 | Houma, LA | 15 mi | $68,843 |
| 70371 | Kraemer, LA · PO box | 16 mi | — |
| 70377 | Montegut, LA | 17 mi | $60,665 |
Questions about 70355
What city is zip code 70355?
70355 is assigned to Gheens, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70355 in?
70355 is in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of 70355?
About 957 people live in 70355, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70355 in?
70355 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70355?
The median household income in 70355 is $56,188.
What zip codes are near 70355?
The closest zip codes to 70355 are 70375, 70374, 70030, 70373, 70394.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70355, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.