70357 ZIP Code — Golden Meadow, LA

Lafourche County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70357 is located in Golden Meadow, Louisiana, within Lafourche County. It covers approximately 181.17 square miles and serves a population of 2,880 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 985.

About ZIP code 70357

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $132,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,580. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70357 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,880

population

181.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70357 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70357

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70357. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Golden Meadow	Acceptable
Golden Meadow	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70354 Galliano (9.8 mi) 70358 Grand Isle (13.5 mi) 70377 Montegut (19.3 mi) 70345 Cut Off (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,880
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	181.17 sq mi
Water area	114.84 sq mi
Latitude	29.2729
Longitude	-90.2163
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	985

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.4%	49.2%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	28.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	17.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,880

Population

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$52,580

Median household income

$27,150

Per capita income

$132,400

Median home value

$707

Median monthly rent

79.2%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

1,209

Housing units

9.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

139

10–14

147

114

15–19

121

20–24

156

25–34

166

151

35–44

159

210

45–54

223

147

55–59

156

60–64

148

65–74

156

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	577	20.0%
18 and over	2,303	80.0%
65 and over	479	16.6%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.7%

Two or more races 7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%

Black or African American 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Other race 2.7%

Asian 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,293	76.7%
Two or more races	209	7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	144	4.8%
Black or African American	141	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	109	3.6%
Other race	80	2.7%
Asian	11	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.4%	49.2%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	28.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	17.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 15.4%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 23.1%

$75k–$100k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 7.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.4%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	23.1%
$75k–$100k	3.3%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	7.1%
Median income	$52,580

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.7%

$50k–$100k 25.8%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 24.8%

$200k–$300k 10.8%

$300k–$500k 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,400
Median rent / month	$707
Owner occupied	79.2%
Renter occupied	20.8%
Vacant	24.4%
Single-family detached	85.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.6%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	4.2%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	14.2%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	17.1%
1950–1959	15.1%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	15.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	14.9%
2 bedrooms	35.8%
3 bedrooms	36.0%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	18.2%
1 vehicle	28.9%
2 vehicles	28.0%
3 or more	24.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.3%
Electricity	64.1%
Propane / LP gas	4.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	448	41.3%
Cohabiting couple	52	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	186	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	399	36.8%
Households with children under 18	313	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	366	33.7%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.6%	23.7%
Married	47.0%	39.0%
Separated	6.2%	1.6%
Widowed	6.1%	13.2%
Divorced	11.1%	22.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.3%

HS graduate 48.6%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 4.0%

Bachelor's degree 6.6%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.3%
Bachelor's or higher	9.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	3.0%
Kindergarten	11	2.0%
Elementary school	317	56.4%
High school	181	32.2%
College / grad school	36	6.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 19.3%

Education & healthcare 14.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.4%

Construction 8.3%

Agriculture & mining 8.2%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Manufacturing 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Professional & management 6.5%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Other services 4.8%

Public administration 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.9%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	39.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	15.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.5%
Government	15.2%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.4%
Carpool	15.8%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	4.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 16.5%

18 and over 18.7%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 30.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.1%
Retirement income	18.4%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	39.2%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.8%
Binge drinking	21.1%
No physical activity	37.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	28.1%
Fair or poor health	24.8%
Poor mental health	20.0%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	19.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	49.9%
Cholesterol screening	86.1%
Teeth loss	24.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	126	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.1%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	18.3%
65 and over	51.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.9%
Public insurance	51.9%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,794	97.0%
Spanish	77	2.8%
Other Indo-European	5	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	61	2.2%
Other languages	11	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,766	96.0%
Born in same state	2,766	96.0%
Born in different state	2,374	82.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	114	4.0%
Not a US citizen	98	86.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	481	16.7%
Arab	162	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	68	2.4%
Italian	36	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	83.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70357

What city is ZIP code 70357 in?

ZIP code 70357 is primarily assigned to Golden Meadow, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70357 in?

ZIP code 70357 falls within Lafourche County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70357?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70357?

18% of residents in ZIP code 70357 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 70357 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 70357 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70357?

The median home value in ZIP code 70357 is $132,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 70357 in?

ZIP code 70357 observes the CST timezone.