| City: | Thibodaux, Louisiana |
| Names to Avoid: | Nicholls State University |
| Parish: | Lafourche Parish |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:57:08 AM |
| Population: | 383 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 985 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 29.7939, -90.8017 |
| Land Area: | 0.189 sq mi |
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Nicholls State University, founded in 1948 as Francis T. Nicholls Junior College of Louisiana State University, operates under dedicated ZIP code 70310 in Lafourche Parish. Named for Francis Redding Tillou Nicholls, a Confederate general who later served as Louisiana's governor and chief justice, the university sits on 287 acres of the former Acadia Plantation along Bayou Lafourche. Since opening its doors on September 23, 1948, Nicholls has served as the only university in the Bayou Region. The institution separated from LSU in 1956 and gained university status in 1970. This postal designation has served the campus for more than two decades.
The 2020 Census counted 383 residents within this 0.05-square-mile boundary, with a median age of 19.6 years confirming the student population. Nearly 99% of residents live in non-institutional group quarters, reflecting dormitory housing. Census Business Patterns shows 10 establishments employing 147 workers. Postal records identify 4 ZIP+4 codes routing mail to Nicholls State University and NSU Box addresses on 1st Street. Mail should be addressed to Thibodaux, LA 70310 with the department name included.
| Population: | 383 |
| Median Age: | 19.6 |
| Housing Units: | 1 |
| Establishments: | 10 |
| Employment: | 147 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 70310 has 383 residents and 1 households (average 5.00 persons per household). The median age is 19.6 years, significantly younger than the state (38.1) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 6.3% male and 93.7% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (89.0%, much higher than the state average of 31.4% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (31.4%) and national averages (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 383Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 327Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,026.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 5.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 445 | 374 | 383 | 327 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 383 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.6
Male Median Age: 20.6
Female Median Age: 19.5
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 252 | 104 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 252 | 125 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| White: | 13 | 3.27% |
| Black: | 341 | 85.68% |
| Hispanic:* | 22 | 5.53% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.25% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 21 | 5.28% |
| Total: | 398 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 24 | 6.27% | 20.6 years |
| Females: | 359 | 93.73% | 19.5 years |
| Total: | 383 | 100% | 19.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 323 | 98.78% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 4 | 1.22% |
| Total Population: | 327 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 323 | 98.78% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 4 | 1.22% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $37,813 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $37,813 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 44.3%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is generally lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (33.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $35,833 | $38,281 | $37,813 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 133 | 41.18% |
| Unemployed: | 6 | 1.86% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 184 | 56.97% |
| Total: | 323 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 34 | 25.56% |
| Service: | 34 | 25.56% |
| Sales and Office: | 44 | 33.08% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 21 | 15.79% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 133 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 10.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 11 | 100.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 11 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 11 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 232 | 64.80% |
| Public Insurance: | 91 | 25.42% |
| No Insurance: | 35 | 9.78% |
| Total: | 358 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 323 | 90.22% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 327 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 327 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 70310 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 107 people with an annual payroll of $2,904,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $724,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,904,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 107Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 70310 is located in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, within the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26380) and Louisiana's 6th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 208,178 people, about 0.18% of whom live in ZIP Code 70310. It covers 0.189 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 26380Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 208,178Source: Census |
| MSA: | Houma, LA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.189 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 06Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 4033.89 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2275425Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Thibodaux city; LouisianaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 70310 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.