City

Belle Chasse, LA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Plaquemines Parish County  ·  Louisiana

👥16,792Population
💰$92,193Median HH Income▲ 21% above avg
🎂35.6Median Age
🏠$350,000Median Home Value▲ 26% above avg
🎓34.4%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.2%Hispanic: 11.7%Black: 13.4%Asian: 2.3%Other: 2.3%Race
White69.2%
Hispanic11.7%
Black13.4%
Asian2.3%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads34.4% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma267 (2.5%)
HS Graduate3,020 (28.8%)
Some College1,594 (15.2%)
Associates1,992 (19%)
Bachelors890 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree2,710 (25.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 28.8%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 25.9%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad28.8%
Some College15.2%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate25.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.6%Renter: 31.4%Tenure
Owner68.6%
Renter31.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,193 ▲ 21% above avg
Median Home Value$350,000 ▲ 26% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,650/mo
Total Housing Units6,682
Vacant Units695

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Belle Chasse, LA

Belle Chasse is a city in Louisiana, located in Plaquemines Parish County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 16,792 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.6 years.

Economically, Belle Chasse is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,193 is above the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Belle Chasse is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $350,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,650 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Belle Chasse is moderately educated. 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (69.21%).

Belle Chasse, LA offers residents above-average earning potential within Louisiana. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Belle Chasse
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70037 16,792 $92,193 $350,000 $1,650 4.0% 34.4% 68.6%

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