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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 70037 has 16,262 residents and 5,638 households (average 2.84 persons per household). The median age is 35.6 years, slightly younger than the state (38.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.7% male and 50.3% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.5%). Largest groups are White (71.5%, much higher than the state average of 57.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (11.5%, much lower than the state average of 31.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	16,262Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	16,639Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	19,738Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	325.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$98,983Source: Census ACS

Households:	5,638Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$385,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.84Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.72Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	16,408	16,093	16,412	16,294	16,272	16,306	15,966	16,104	16,465	16,129	17,120	17,071	16,792	16,639
Decennial Census	15,590	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	16,262	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 35.6

Male Median Age: 33.9

Female Median Age: 36.9

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	515	685	744	675	568	473	504	552	529	483	511	526	414	318	239	161	108	82
Female	511	578	658	570	494	502	523	640	577	504	542	484	446	358	280	204	146	158
Total	1,026	1,263	1,402	1,245	1,062	975	1,027	1,192	1,106	987	1,053	1,010	860	676	519	365	254	240

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	11,624	69.93%
Black:	1,867	11.23%
Hispanic:*	1,813	10.91%
Asian:	487	2.93%
American Indian:	136	0.82%
Hawaiian:	35	0.21%
Other:	660	3.97%
Total:	16,622	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	8,087	49.73%	33.9 years
Females:	8,175	50.27%	36.9 years
Total:	16,262	100%	35.6 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	15,592	93.71%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	106	0.64%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	470	2.82%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	471	5.66%
Total Population:	16,639	100%
Total Native Population:	15,698	94.34%
Total Foreign-born Population:	941	5.66%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2024, the Median household income is $98,983, which is considerably higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $29,595 (42.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $32,422. Family households earn a median of $116,139 versus $41,708 for nonfamily households (a difference of $74,431). By gender, male median income is $80,735 and female is $51,396, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $29,339 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 72.8%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (44.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$69,388	$70,369	$64,423	$65,131	$56,618	$57,092	$57,607	$64,280	$66,561	$71,956	$75,752	$85,828	$92,193	$98,983
Median Family Income	$79,773	$83,615	$79,409	$78,809	$70,658	$70,544	$72,926	$74,450	$74,398	$90,859	$90,979	$102,614	$107,093	$116,139
Median NonFamily Income	$28,906	$28,331	$24,840	$27,803	$27,400	$28,775	$32,231	$32,474	$35,838	$40,188	$43,158	$42,321	$47,196	$41,708
Median Male Income	$52,129	$54,950	$54,647	$56,295	$52,760	$51,113	$49,758	$53,374	$50,887	$59,487	$61,511	$65,519	$68,854	$80,735
Median Female Income	$41,811	$39,935	$40,516	$36,321	$33,973	$35,145	$39,795	$38,879	$41,031	$43,037	$43,269	$45,326	$47,524	$51,396

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	7,898	64.55%
Unemployed:	307	2.51%
Not In Labor Force:	4,031	32.94%
Total:	12,236	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	3,535	44.76%
Service:	1,225	15.51%
Sales and Office:	1,200	15.19%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,077	13.64%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	861	10.90%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	7,898	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $385,200, which is considerably higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $151,400 (64.76%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $119,100. The median gross rent is $1,606, which is much higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $439 (37.62%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $240. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.25% (61.60% with a mortgage, 38.40% free-and-clear) and renters 28.75% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.63%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$233,800	$228,200	$230,700	$226,900	$250,000	$238,900	$251,200	$260,000	$266,100	$280,100	$280,000	$323,100	$350,000	$385,200

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	0	0.00%
$500 to $999:	212	12.40%
$1,000 to $1,499:	403	23.57%
$1,500 to $1,999:	738	43.16%
$2,000 to $2,499:	141	8.25%
$2,500 to $2,999:	40	2.34%
$3,000 or more:	8	0.47%
No Rent:	168	9.82%
Total:	1,710	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$1,167	$1,126	$1,121	$1,076	$998	$1,042	$1,175	$1,266	$1,366	$1,363	$1,436	$1,674	$1,650	$1,606

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,610	43.89%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,627	27.36%
Renter Occupied:	1,710	28.75%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	5,947	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	5,947	88.37%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	783	11.63%
Total Housing Units:	6,730	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	5,176	76.91%
Multi-Family Units:	898	13.34%
Other Units:	656	9.75%
Total Housing Units:	6,730	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 26.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 91.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 5.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 3.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.40 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (46.78%). College enrollment is 17.47%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	496	4.49%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	415	3.75%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,478	31.45%
Some college, no degree:	2,838	25.66%
Associate's degree:	917	8.29%
Bachelor's degree:	2,020	18.27%
Graduate or professional degree:	894	8.08%
Total:	11,058	100%
High school or higher:	10,147	91.76%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,914	26.35%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	12,172	67.57%
Public Insurance:	5,198	28.86%
No Insurance:	644	3.57%
Total:	18,014	100%
Has Health Insurance:	17,370	96.43%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	4.2%	5.1%	4.9%	6.4%	10.7%	9.9%	13.4%	11.4%	9.7%	9.3%	10.9%	6.0%	7.3%	5.7%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	261	6.02%
Kindergarten:	265	6.11%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,030	46.78%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,025	23.62%
College or graduate school:	758	17.47%
Total:	4,339	100%
Early Childhood:	526	12.12%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	3,320	76.52%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Belle Chasse, Louisiana
Parish:	Plaquemines Parish
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	8:55:50 AM
Population:	16,262 [See All]
Area Code:	504
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	29.7607, -90.0465
Land Area:	49.918 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/70037/zip-code-70037.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	6,950Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	545Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	7,889Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	5,350Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	99Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	488Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$122,614,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$476,160,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	6,443Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	New Orleans-Metairie, LASource: Census
CBSA Number:	35380Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	1,167,764Source: Census
MSA:	New Orleans, LA MSASource: Census
Land Area:	49.918 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	7.311 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	4030.23 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	2206120Source: Census
Place Name:	Belle Chasse CDP; LouisianaSource: Census

ZIP Code 70037 in Belle Chasse, LA

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 70037

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 70037

Sources & References