70037 ZIP Code — Belle Chasse, LA
Plaquemines County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70037 is located in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, within Plaquemines County. It covers approximately 49.92 square miles and serves a population of 17,071 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 504.
About ZIP code 70037
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $323,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
The gap between median ($85,828) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17,071
population
49.92
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70037 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70037
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70037. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Belle Chasse | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
70143 New Orleans (5.5 mi)
70058 Harvey (9.2 mi)
70072 Marrero (9.6 mi)
70056 Gretna (9.6 mi)
70131 New Orleans (11 mi)
70067 Lafitte (11 mi)
70036 Barataria (11.7 mi)
70053 Gretna (11.9 mi)
70114 New Orleans (12.6 mi)
70115 New Orleans (13.6 mi)
70130 New Orleans (13.8 mi)
70113 New Orleans (14.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 17,071 |
| Population density | 342 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 075 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 49.92 sq mi |
| Water area | 7.31 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.7507 |
| Longitude | -89.9966 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 504 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.1% | 38.9% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.7% | 30.6% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.0% | 24.4% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
17,071
Population
342
People per sq mi
35.8
Median age
$85,828
Median household income
$39,530
Per capita income
$323,100
Median home value
$1,674
Median monthly rent
67.6%
Home ownership
8.7%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
4,534
Housing units
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
563
Under 5
523
683
5–9
633
668
10–14
619
566
15–19
526
491
20–24
456
1,286
25–34
1,192
1,377
35–44
1,277
1,017
45–54
943
568
55–59
526
478
60–64
444
715
65–74
664
357
75–84
331
87
85+
81
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,454 | 26.1% |
| 18 and over | 12,617 | 73.9% |
| 65 and over | 2,235 | 13.1% |
| Median age | 35.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
69%
Black or African American
14.7%
Two or more races
6.4%
Hispanic or Latino
5.6%
Asian
1.7%
Other race
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,469 | 69% |
| Black or African American | 2,656 | 14.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,151 | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,013 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 314 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 313 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 168 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.1% | 38.9% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.7% | 30.6% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.0% | 24.4% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
2.3%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
5.1%
$25k–$35k
5.1%
$35k–$50k
9.0%
$50k–$75k
11.4%
$75k–$100k
19.5%
$100k–$150k
20.2%
$150k–$200k
14.4%
$200k+
9.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.4% |
| $200k+ | 9.1% |
| Median income | $85,828 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.0%
$50k–$100k
3.3%
$100k–$150k
4.1%
$150k–$200k
5.3%
$200k–$300k
23.8%
$300k–$500k
33.3%
$500k–$1M
18.8%
$1M+
2.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $323,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,674 |
| Owner occupied | 67.6% |
| Renter occupied | 32.4% |
| Vacant | 9.4% |
| Single-family detached | 63.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.6% |
| Mobile homes | 10.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.75 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 10.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 30.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.7% |
| 3 or more | 24.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 47.8% |
| Electricity | 49.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,948 | 67.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 228 | 3.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 685 | 11.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 950 | 16.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,334 | 40.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,466 | 25.2% |
| Average household size | 2.89 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.7% | 20.5% |
| Married | 58.8% | 61.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 9.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
Some HS, no diploma
3.5%
HS graduate
31.6%
Some college, no degree
28.5%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
16.1%
Graduate / professional
7.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 361 | 7.5% |
| Kindergarten | 209 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,250 | 47.0% |
| High school | 959 | 20.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,010 | 21.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.8%
Professional & management
9.9%
Construction
9.6%
Public administration
8.0%
Other services
7.6%
Transportation & utilities
7.2%
Manufacturing
7.0%
Agriculture & mining
4.9%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Retail trade
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.1% |
| Service | 14.5% |
| Sales & office | 18.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.3% |
| Production & transportation | 12.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.3% |
| Government | 18.1% |
| Self-employed | 7.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.3% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 2.4% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.7 |
Poverty
All people
8.7%
Under 18 years
13.5%
18 and over
6.9%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
33.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.3% |
| Retirement income | 19.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.0% |
| High blood pressure | 32.5% |
| High cholesterol | 33.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 22.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.0% |
| Binge drinking | 21.4% |
| No physical activity | 26.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.4% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.6% |
| Poor mental health | 16.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 13.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.5% |
| Visited dentist | 62.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 14.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,187 | 10.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.9% |
| Under 18 | 6.6% |
| 18–64 years | 12.0% |
| 65 and over | 37.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.7% |
| Public insurance | 35.4% |
| No insurance | 4.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,985 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 425 | 2.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 201 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 53 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 171 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,335 | 95.7% |
| Born in same state | 16,122 | 94.4% |
| Born in different state | 12,091 | 70.8% |
| Foreign born | 213 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 736 | 4.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 463 | 62.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,675 | 9.8% |
| Arab | 1,567 | 9.2% |
| French | 886 | 5.2% |
| German | 385 | 2.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 89 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 48 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 38 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.0% |
| Internet access | 96.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70037
What city is ZIP code 70037 in?
ZIP code 70037 is primarily assigned to Belle Chasse, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70037 in?
ZIP code 70037 falls within Plaquemines County, Louisiana.
Does ZIP code 70037 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 70037 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70037?
The median home value in ZIP code 70037 is $323,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 70037?
ZIP code 70037 has an estimated population of 17,071 residents, with a density of 342 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 70037?
The median household income in ZIP code 70037 is $85,828, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 70037 in?
ZIP code 70037 observes the CST timezone.