ZIP Code 70363 in Houma, LA

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Houma, Louisiana
Parish:Terrebonne Parish
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:08:55 AM
Population:25,319 [See All]
Area Code:985
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:29.4982, -90.6887
Land Area:78.421 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 70363 has 25,319 residents and 8,960 households (average 2.77 persons per household). The median age is 36.4 years, slightly younger than the state (38.1) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.5%). Largest groups are White (48.8%, much lower than the state average of 57.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (27.2%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:25,319Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:24,668Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:26,223Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:322.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$44,828Source: Census ACS
Households:8,960Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$143,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.77Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.41Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--26,43327,77927,18226,72326,53126,64225,19325,33526,84925,21025,97124,88624,668
Decennial Census26,513------------------25,319------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 36.4

Male Median Age: 35.5

Female Median Age: 37.4

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male863972931948739899886887825703747846764626435279178128
Female893844918861723804870890764727754913799621502368219193
Total1,7561,8161,8491,8091,4621,7031,7561,7771,5891,4301,5011,7591,5631,247937647397321
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:12,35047.31%
Black:6,88126.36%
Hispanic:*2,5889.91%
Asian:4031.54%
American Indian:2,3078.84%
Hawaiian:80.03%
Other:1,5666.00%
Total:26,103100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:12,65649.99%35.5 years
Females:12,66350.01%37.4 years
Total:25,319100%36.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:23,22494.15%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2050.83%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:3801.54%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:8595.02%
Total Population:24,668100%
Total Native Population:23,42994.98%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,2395.02%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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 2023, the Median household income is $44,828, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $1,933 (4.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,687. Family households earn a median of $51,094 versus $35,179 for nonfamily households (a difference of $15,915). By gender, male median income is $63,222 and female is $30,085, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $33,137 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 47.3%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.4%, which is slightly lower than the state rate (6.3%). The largest occupation group is Management (26.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

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


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$42,895$43,714$45,722$40,943$39,453$39,246$36,806$36,157$37,141$37,922$39,421$44,797$44,828
Median Family Income$47,868$47,693$50,534$45,070$43,060$44,680$43,412$42,433$45,133$40,170$40,892$51,948$51,094
Median NonFamily Income$26,156$27,525$22,995$26,003$23,261$21,192$26,180$24,428$24,815$29,851$30,449$31,827$35,179
Median Male Income$43,787$42,215$44,631$42,037$39,720$40,705$41,015$40,354$46,389$57,213$60,319$61,903$63,222
Median Female Income$26,079$25,791$26,474$26,891$24,267$24,193$25,578$27,641$27,320$27,286$28,397$30,865$30,085
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:8,21144.71%
Unemployed:4712.56%
Not In Labor Force:9,68452.73%
Total:18,366100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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


Management, business, science, and arts:2,14626.14%
Service:1,53318.67%
Sales and Office:1,80121.93%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,30815.93%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,42317.33%
Total Civilian Employed Population:8,211100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $143,800, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $43,600 (43.51%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,600. The median gross rent is $1,054, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $370 (54.09%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $295. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.92% (36.63% with a mortgage, 63.37% free-and-clear) and renters 28.08% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.45%, which is far lower than the state rate (14.84%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$100,200$103,500$104,800$108,400$114,000$111,400$112,100$117,700$120,200$127,000$126,000$142,500$143,800
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1947.38%
$500 to $999:72027.41%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,08441.26%
$1,500 to $1,999:451.71%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:58422.23%
Total:2,627100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$684$716$738$778$739$701$703$726$759$743$896$913$1,054
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):2,46526.34%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):4,26545.58%
Renter Occupied:2,62728.08%
Total Occupied Housing Units:9,357100%

Occupied Housing Units:9,35789.55%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,09210.45%
Total Housing Units:10,449100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:7,21569.05%
Multi-Family Units:8628.25%
Other Units:2,37222.70%
Total Housing Units:10,449100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 8.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 75.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 7.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 48.90%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 55.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 21.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 2.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.50 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 (44.81%). College enrollment is 9.36%, 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 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1,4189.06%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2,47315.80%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):6,44641.18%
Some college, no degree:2,78917.82%
Associate's degree:1,2568.02%
Bachelor's degree:7424.74%
Graduate or professional degree:5293.38%
Total:15,653100%
High school or higher:11,76275.14%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,2718.12%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:11,75743.80%
Public Insurance:13,24949.36%
No Insurance:1,8376.84%
Total:26,843100%
Has Health Insurance:25,00693.16%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty18.9%15.2%14.7%17.8%20.4%19.7%25.0%29.0%29.1%29.9%25.7%21.7%21.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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)


Nursery School, Preschool:4458.70%
Kindergarten:3126.10%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,29244.81%
High school (grades 9-12):1,58731.03%
College or graduate school:4799.36%
Total:5,115100%
Early Childhood:75714.80%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4,19181.94%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 70363 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 480 business establishments, employing about 10,648 people with an annual payroll of $807,074,000. USPS data shows 9,467 residential mailboxes and 740 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:9,467Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:740Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:10,177Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:8,344Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:628Source: USPS
# of Businesses:480Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$199,897,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$807,074,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:10,648Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 70363 is located in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, within the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26380) and Louisiana's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 204,032 people, about 12.41% of whom live in ZIP Code 70363. It covers 78.421 sq mi of land and a water area of 4.863 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LASource: Census
CBSA Number:26380Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:204,032Source: Census
MSA:Houma, LA MSASource: Census
Land Area:78.421 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:4.863 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:2236255Source: Census
Place Name:Houma city; LouisianaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


70364 | | 70361

Schools in ZIP Code 70363


ZIP Code 70363 is in the Terrebonne Parish School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 10 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.

Acadian Elementary School 1020 Saadi Street
Houma, LA 70363
District: Terrebonne Parish School District
Dularge Elementary School 621 Dularge Road
Houma, LA 70363
District: Terrebonne Parish School District
Ellender Memorial High School 3012 Patriot Drive
Houma, LA 70363
District: Terrebonne Parish School District
Grand Caillou Elementary School 3933 Grand Caillou Road
Houma, LA 70363
District: Terrebonne Parish School District
Honduras Elementary School 530 Grand Caillou Road
Houma, LA 70363
District: Terrebonne Parish School District
Oaklawn Junior High School 2215 Acadian Drive
Houma, LA 70363
District: Terrebonne Parish School District
Village East Elementary School 315 Lafayette Woods
Houma, LA 70363
District: Terrebonne Parish School District
School For Exceptional Children 105 Moffet Road
Houma, LA 70363
District: Terrebonne Parish School District
Louis Miller Terrebonne Career And Technical Hs 3051 Patriot Drive
Houma, LA 70363
District: Terrebonne Parish School District
Grand Caillou Middle School 2161 Grand Caillou Road
Houma, LA 70363
District: Terrebonne Parish School District
Houma Christian School 109 Valhi Blvd
Houma, LA 70360
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Gregory Barbarigo School 441 Sixth St
Houma, LA 70364
District: Private SchoolNearby
Maria Immacolata Catholic School 324 Estate Dr
Houma, LA 70364
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 70363


Lasalle Tech 300 Howard Ave
Houma, LA 70363
Type: Post Secondary
Blue Cliff College-Houma 803 Barrow St
Houma, LA 70360
Type: Post Secondary
Learning Bridge Career Institute 1340 West Tunnel Boulevard
Houma, LA 70360-2816
Type: Post Secondary
Omega Institute Of Cosmetology 229 B South Hollywood Rd
Houma, LA 70360-2716
Type: Post Secondary
Unitech Training Academy-Houma 6007 West Park Avenue
Houma, LA 70364
Type: Post Secondary
Fletcher Technical Community College 1407 Highway 311
Schriever, LA 70395
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 November 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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