City

Thibodaux, LA

3 ZIP codes  ·  Lafourche County  ·  Louisiana

👥49,203Population
💰$62,470Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$217,500Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓38.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.4%Hispanic: 5.4%Black: 20.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.7%Race
White70.4%
Hispanic5.4%
Black20.5%
Asian0.5%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
11%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.63
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads38.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma558 (2%)
HS Graduate9,320 (32.7%)
Some College4,733 (16.6%)
Associates2,927 (10.3%)
Bachelors2,281 (8%)
Graduate Degree8,659 (30.4%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 30.4%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad32.7%
Some College16.6%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate30.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.7%Renter: 25.4%Tenure
Owner74.7%
Renter25.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,470 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$217,500 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,008/mo
Total Housing Units20,993
Vacant Units1,608

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Thibodaux, LA

Thibodaux is a city in Louisiana, located in Lafourche County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 49,203 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.06 years.

Economically, Thibodaux is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,470 is below the national average. Approximately 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Thibodaux is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $217,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,008 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thibodaux is moderately educated. 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (70.38%).

Thibodaux, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Thibodaux
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70301 48,820 $62,470 $217,500 $1,008 4.5% 38.4% 74.7%