US ZIP Code
70643

Grand Chenier, LA

Cameron County  ·  Louisiana

● Active
👥 177 Population ↓ 46% since 2019
🎂 61.5 Median Age ↑ 12% since 2019
🎓 23.3% College Grads
▼ 40% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code70643
CityGrand Chenier
StateLouisiana (LA)
CountyCameron County
Area Code337
Elevation1 ft
Latitude29.737191
Longitude-92.779067
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS22023
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 46.3% (82) Female 53.7% (95) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Other: 5.1%Race
White94.9%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
3%
18–24
5%
25–44
1%
45–64
46%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.5 yrs ↑ 12% since 2019
Avg Household Size1.66
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads23.3% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate92 (61.3%)
Associates23 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree35 (23.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 61.3%Associates: 15.3%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
HS Grad61.3%
Associates15.3%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.7%Renter: 16.4%Tenure
Owner83.7%
Renter16.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
55%
$100k–150k
15%
$150k–200k
10%
$300k–500k
20%

Financials

Total Units148
Vacant Units44
Avg HH Size1.66

Income Distribution

Under $25k
52%
$25k–50k
15%
$50k–75k
19%
$75k–100k
12%
$100k–150k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
66%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
29%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
36%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
32%
2000+
59%

Summary

Total Units148
Vacant44
Owner Occupied83.7%
Renter Occupied16.4%
Avg HH Size1.66
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 70643 is in Grand Chenier, LA, in Cameron County.
ZIP code 70643 is located in Louisiana (LA).
ZIP code 70643 is in Cameron County, LA.
ZIP 70643 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 70643 is 177 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 70643

ZIP code 70643 is located in Grand Chenier, Louisiana, within Cameron County. With a population of 177, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 61.5 years.

The population of 70643 is primarily White (94.92%). Residents are less-educated — 23.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.2%.

A notably high share of workers — 29% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.

Overall, ZIP code 70643 in Grand Chenier, LA is characterized as less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.