City

Gheens, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lafourche County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,040Population
💰$43,854Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$106,900Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓4.4%College Grads▼ 89% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.3% Female 41.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.7%Other: 2.3%Race
White97.7%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
18%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty28.9% ▲ 189% above avg
College Grads4.4% ▼ 89% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma24 (3.8%)
HS Graduate348 (54.9%)
Some College120 (18.9%)
Associates114 (18%)
Bachelors10 (1.6%)
Graduate Degree18 (2.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 54.9%Some College: 18.9%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 1.6%Graduate: 2.8%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad54.9%
Some College18.9%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors1.6%
Graduate2.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.1%Renter: 11.9%Tenure
Owner88.1%
Renter11.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
6%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,854 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$106,900 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units471
Vacant Units92

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
55%
About Gheens, LA

Gheens is a city in Louisiana, located in Lafourche County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,040 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

Economically, Gheens is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,854 is below the national average. Approximately 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Gheens is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $106,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 88.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gheens is less-educated. 4.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gheens
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70355 1,040 $43,854 $106,900 5.4% 4.4% 88.1%