| ZIP Code | 70301 |
|---|---|
| City | Thibodaux |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Lafourche County |
| Area Code | 985 |
| Elevation | 1 ft |
| Latitude | 29.808328 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.750267 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22057 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.2 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 17.4% ▲ 74% above avg |
| College Grads | 38.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ▼ 9% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 558 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 9,320 (32.7%) |
| Some College | 4,725 (16.6%) |
| Associates | 2,927 (10.3%) |
| Bachelors | 2,281 (8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,659 (30.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,470 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $217,500 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,008/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 20,993 |
| Vacant Units | 1,608 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 20,993 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,608 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 70301 is located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, within Lafourche County. With a population of 48,820, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.2 years. Economically, 70301 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,470 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 70301 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $217,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,008 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 70301 is primarily White (70.54%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.4%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 70301 stands at 4.5%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 70301 in Thibodaux, LA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 48,820 residents, a median household income of $62,470, and a median home value of $217,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Louisiana.