City

Montegut, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Terrebonne County  ·  Louisiana

👥3,386Population
💰$53,851Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$119,000Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓12.8%College Grads▼ 67% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.4% Female 44.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.2%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 0.8%Other: 3.1%Race
White81.2%
Hispanic0.7%
Black0.8%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
35%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty23.6% ▲ 136% above avg
College Grads12.8% ▼ 67% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma198 (10.6%)
HS Graduate963 (51.4%)
Some College338 (18%)
Associates135 (7.2%)
Bachelors121 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree119 (6.4%)

Education

No HS: 10.6%HS Grad: 51.4%Some College: 18%Associates: 7.2%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 6.4%Edu
No HS10.6%
HS Grad51.4%
Some College18.0%
Associates7.2%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate6.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.2%Renter: 15.8%Tenure
Owner84.2%
Renter15.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,851 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$119,000 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$694/mo
Total Housing Units1,364
Vacant Units176

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%
About Montegut, LA

Montegut is a city in Louisiana, located in Terrebonne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,386 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, Montegut is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,851 is below the national average. Approximately 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Montegut is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $694 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Montegut is less-educated. 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Montegut
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70377 3,386 $53,851 $119,000 $694 3.6% 12.8% 84.2%