70344 ZIP Code — Chauvin, LA

Terrebonne County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70344 is located in Chauvin, Louisiana, within Terrebonne County. It covers approximately 50.58 square miles and serves a population of 5,306 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 985.

About ZIP code 70344

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 $97,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,956. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 70344 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,306

population

50.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70344 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70344

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70344. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chauvin	Acceptable
Chauvin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70377 Montegut (7.5 mi) 70363 Houma (8.3 mi) 70353 Dulac (9.6 mi) 70343 Bourg (11.4 mi) 70373 Larose (13.6 mi) 70374 Lockport (16.8 mi) 70364 Houma (16.9 mi) 70360 Houma (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,306
Population density	105 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	50.58 sq mi
Water area	26.02 sq mi
Latitude	29.3901
Longitude	-90.6270
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	985

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.2%	46.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	30.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	18.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.3%	3.8%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,306

Population

105

People per sq mi

37.5

Median age

$55,956

Median household income

$25,070

Per capita income

$97,400

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

81.2%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

2,332

Housing units

4.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

137

5–9

111

298

10–14

240

286

15–19

231

239

20–24

192

413

25–34

333

238

35–44

192

295

45–54

238

55–59

192

221

60–64

178

230

65–74

186

142

75–84

114

167

85+

135

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,248	23.5%
18 and over	4,058	76.5%
65 and over	974	18.4%
Median age	37.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 10.8%

Black or African American 5.3%

Two or more races 3.1%

Asian 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	4,192	78.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	578	10.8%
Black or African American	282	5.3%
Two or more races	164	3.1%
Asian	90	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	36	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.2%	46.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	30.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	18.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.3%	3.8%	4.7%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 13.7%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 9.8%

$75k–$100k 24.3%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	13.7%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	9.8%
$75k–$100k	24.3%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$55,956

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.3%

$50k–$100k 38.9%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 23.3%

$200k–$300k 9.1%

$300k–$500k 4.6%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,400
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	81.2%
Renter occupied	18.8%
Vacant	26.3%
Single-family detached	83.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	13.4%
1970–1979	24.4%
1960–1969	15.8%
1950–1959	13.3%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	5.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	9.5%
2 bedrooms	31.8%
3 bedrooms	38.7%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.5%
1 vehicle	18.3%
2 vehicles	60.1%
3 or more	12.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.1%
Electricity	45.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Solar	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	910	45.7%
Cohabiting couple	59	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	494	24.8%
Female householder, no spouse	530	26.6%
Households with children under 18	560	28.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	689	34.6%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.8%	24.9%
Married	41.7%	51.4%
Separated	1.4%	0.5%
Widowed	2.7%	16.4%
Divorced	12.4%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.4%

Some HS, no diploma 11.8%

HS graduate 43.5%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 3.5%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.8%
Bachelor's or higher	4.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	0.7%
Kindergarten	48	3.6%
Elementary school	641	48.5%
High school	451	34.1%
College / grad school	173	13.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 15.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.2%

Education & healthcare 14.0%

Retail trade 13.0%

Agriculture & mining 11.4%

Construction 10.4%

Public administration 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Other services 3.8%

Professional & management 2.1%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.4%
Service	25.3%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	13.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.9%
Government	20.8%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.3%
Carpool	25.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 4.3%

18 and over 13.7%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 37.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.2%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	40.5%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	33.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	27.6%
Fair or poor health	21.3%
Poor mental health	18.8%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	20.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	212	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.7%
Under 18	11.3%
18–64 years	22.9%
65 and over	47.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.1%
Public insurance	54.3%
No insurance	12.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,246	98.9%
Spanish	72	1.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	72	1.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,272	99.4%
Born in same state	5,258	99.1%
Born in different state	4,893	92.2%
Foreign born	14	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	34	0.6%
Not a US citizen	34	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	684	12.9%
Arab	279	5.3%
French	174	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	45	0.8%
English	11	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	84.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70344

What city is ZIP code 70344 in?

ZIP code 70344 is primarily assigned to Chauvin, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70344 in?

ZIP code 70344 falls within Terrebonne County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70344?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 70344 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 70344 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 70344 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 70344 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70344?

The median home value in ZIP code 70344 is $97,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 70344 in?

ZIP code 70344 observes the CST timezone.