Zip code 70737: Gonzales, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70737
70737 is a suburban zip code in Gonzales, Louisiana (Ascension Parish), covering 54 sq mi of land. About 49,084 people live here, or 909 per square mile. The median resident is 37.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $82,521 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $261,600, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,546 a month.
25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.2 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and sales.
How 70737 compares
- Population49,08479thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,9615th of 501 in LA
- 74thU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%230th of 492 in LA
- Average commute29.2 min70thU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min194th of 471 in LA
- Diversity index57.867thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.992nd of 501 in LA
- Residents under 1823.6%64thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%228th of 501 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$52,44562ndU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,70183rd of 492 in LA
- 61stU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%248th of 500 in LA
- Broadband access93.3%60thU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%67th of 492 in LA
- Uninsured rate8.2%60thU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%176th of 501 in LA
- Median gross rent$1,54658thU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,06412th of 391 in LA
- Housing vacancy7.7%58thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%436th of 493 in LA
- 56thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%244th of 500 in LA
- Median household income$82,52153rdU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,75671st of 459 in LA
- Poverty rate11.2%52ndU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%380th of 493 in LA
- Per capita income$40,09750thU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,03888th of 501 in LA
- Government workers13.4%48thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%328th of 500 in LA
- Population density909/sq mi42ndU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi88th of 501 in LA
- Veterans5.2%41stU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%275th of 501 in LA
- Median age37.740thU.S. 38.9 · LA 38312th of 501 in LA
- 39thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%332nd of 501 in LA
- Median home value$261,60036thU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,50060th of 450 in LA
- 36thU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%65th of 501 in LA
- 33rdU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%130th of 500 in LA
- 32ndU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%303rd of 458 in LA
- Tech workers1.9%31stU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%131st of 500 in LA
- 24thU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495376th of 492 in LA
- Work from home8.2%23rdU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%128th of 500 in LA
- 15thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%355th of 500 in LA
| Measure | 70737 | Ascension | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,084 | 130,314 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 5th of 501 | |
| Homeownership rate | 78% | 81% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 230th of 492 | |
| Average commute | 29.2 min | 30.2 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 194th of 471 | |
| Diversity index | 57.8 | 53.6 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 92nd of 501 | |
| Residents under 18 | 23.6% | 26.4% | 23.5% | 22% | 228th of 501 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $52,445 | $55,030 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 83rd of 492 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% | 4.4% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 248th of 500 | |
| Broadband access | 93.3% | 91.9% | 86.6% | 91% | 67th of 492 | |
| Uninsured rate | 8.2% | 6.2% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 176th of 501 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,546 | $1,318 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 12th of 391 | |
| Housing vacancy | 7.7% | 8.2% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 436th of 493 | |
| Self-employed workers | 9.8% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 10% | 244th of 500 | |
| Median household income | $82,521 | $91,549 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 71st of 459 | |
| Poverty rate | 11.2% | 10.3% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 380th of 493 | |
| Per capita income | $40,097 | $42,258 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 88th of 501 | |
| Government workers | 13.4% | 15% | 16% | 14.5% | 328th of 500 | |
| Population density | 909/sq mi | 449/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 88th of 501 | |
| Veterans | 5.2% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 275th of 501 | |
| Median age | 37.7 | 36.6 | 38 | 38.9 | 312th of 501 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 15.2% | 12.9% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 332nd of 501 | |
| Median home value | $261,600 | $279,600 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 60th of 450 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 6.5% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 65th of 501 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.8% | 29.1% | 27% | 35.7% | 130th of 500 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 45.9% | 50.7% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 303rd of 458 | |
| Tech workers | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 131st of 500 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.404 | 0.421 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 376th of 492 | |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 8.9% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 128th of 500 | |
| Healthcare workers | 7% | 9% | 11% | 9.7% | 355th 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
- White58%
- Black27%
- Hispanic10%
- Asian0.6%
- Native American0.3%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.2%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 19,340
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Family households
- 70.2%
- Married couples
- 49.7%
- Living alone
- 23.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.2%
- Male / female
- 48% / 52%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 20,950
- Owner-occupied
- 78%
- Vacant
- 7.7%
- Median year built
- 2003
- Median rooms
- 5.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 45.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 24.1%
- Home value to income
- 3.2× (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 | 70737 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $66,989 | $74,888 |
| Service | $25,276 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $37,299 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $60,275 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $58,832 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 87.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 8.4%
- Households with broadband
- 93.3%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 82.4%
- No internet access
- 3.4%
- Without health insurance
- 8.2%
- Limited-English households
- 2.5%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Gonzales
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Ascension Parish
- Center point
- 30.2261° N, 90.9250° W
- Land area
- 54 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Gonzales17% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 70737
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70707 | Gonzales, LA · PO box | 3.6 mi | — |
| 70718 | Brittany, LA · PO box | 3.8 mi | — |
| 70734 | Geismar, LA | 4.5 mi | $128,975 |
| 70728 | Duplessis, LA · PO box | 4.9 mi | — |
| 70769 | Prairieville, LA | 5.7 mi | $109,404 |
| 70738 | Burnside, LA · PO box | 6 mi | — |
| 70725 | Darrow, LA | 7.1 mi | — |
| 70778 | Sorrento, LA | 7.7 mi | $101,967 |
| 70733 | French Settlement, LA | 8.7 mi | $74,853 |
| 70727 | Denham Springs, LA · PO box | 9.1 mi | — |
| 70721 | Carville, LA | 9.2 mi | under $2,500 |
| 70774 | Saint Amant, LA | 9.8 mi | $102,422 |
Zip codes like 70737 elsewhere
Questions about 70737
What city is zip code 70737?
70737 is assigned to Gonzales, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70737 in?
70737 is in Ascension Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of 70737?
About 49,084 people live in 70737, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70737 in?
70737 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70737?
The median household income in 70737 is $82,521.
What zip codes are near 70737?
The closest zip codes to 70737 are 70707, 70718, 70734, 70728, 70769.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70737, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.