| ZIP Code | 70345 |
|---|---|
| City | Cut Off |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Lafourche County |
| Area Code | 985 |
| Latitude | 29.501844 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.23789 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22057 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 17.6% ▲ 76% above avg |
| College Grads | 23.9% ▼ 38% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 15% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 157 (3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,933 (37.5%) |
| Some College | 731 (14.2%) |
| Associates | 1,107 (21.5%) |
| Bachelors | 284 (5.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 947 (18.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,474 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $165,600 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $732/mo ↓ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,683 |
| Vacant Units | 223 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,683 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 223 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 70345 is located in Cut Off, Louisiana, within Lafourche County. With a population of 8,678, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.7 years. Economically, 70345 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,474 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 70345 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $165,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $732 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 13% since 2019.
The population of 70345 is primarily White (75.22%). Residents are less-educated — 23.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.6%. Household income has grown by 2% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 70345 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 70345 in Cut Off, LA is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,678 residents, a median household income of $59,474, and a median home value of $165,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Louisiana.