City

Chauvin, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Terrebonne County  ·  Louisiana

👥5,151Population
💰$52,418Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$115,500Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓13.7%College Grads▼ 65% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 54% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 6.8%Asian: 2.8%Other: 4%Race
White73.0%
Hispanic2.1%
Black6.8%
Asian2.8%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
22%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
21%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads13.7% ▼ 65% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 54% above avg
No HS Diploma172 (6.4%)
HS Graduate1,329 (49.6%)
Some College475 (17.7%)
Associates338 (12.6%)
Bachelors165 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree203 (7.6%)

Education

No HS: 6.4%HS Grad: 49.6%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 7.6%Edu
No HS6.4%
HS Grad49.6%
Some College17.7%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate7.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.1%Renter: 18.9%Tenure
Owner81.1%
Renter18.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,418 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$115,500 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$855/mo
Total Housing Units2,634
Vacant Units632

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
53%
About Chauvin, LA

Chauvin is a city in Louisiana, located in Terrebonne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,151 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Chauvin is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,418 is below the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Chauvin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $855 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chauvin is less-educated. 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (73%).

Chauvin, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Chauvin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70344 5,151 $52,418 $115,500 $855 7.5% 13.7% 81.1%