70353 ZIP Code — Dulac, LA

Terrebonne County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70353 is located in Dulac, Louisiana, within Terrebonne County. It covers approximately 19.36 square miles and serves a population of 768 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 985.

About ZIP code 70353

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $24,706. Poverty affects 55% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (22%), smoking (36%), poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 45%.

Overall, ZIP code 70353 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.

768

population

19.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70353 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70353

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70353. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dulac	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70344 Chauvin (9.6 mi) 70377 Montegut (14.3 mi) 70363 Houma (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	768
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	19.36 sq mi
Water area	4.66 sq mi
Latitude	29.2573
Longitude	-90.6759
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	67.1%	46.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	30.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	1.3%	18.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

768

Population

People per sq mi

45.2

Median age

$24,706

Median household income

$16,626

Per capita income

Median home value

$766

Median monthly rent

90.6%

Home ownership

55.1%

Poverty rate

23.2%

Unemployment

546

Housing units

1.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

107

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	163	21.2%
18 and over	605	78.8%
65 and over	219	28.5%
Median age	45.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 44.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Other race 1%

Group	Count	%
White	415	53.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	345	44.5%
Hispanic or Latino	8	1%
Other race	8	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.1%	46.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	30.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	1.3%	18.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	4.7%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 13.0%

$15k–$25k 36.1%

$25k–$35k 1.8%

$35k–$50k 17.6%

$50k–$75k 23.9%

$75k–$100k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 1.2%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	13.0%
$15k–$25k	36.1%
$25k–$35k	1.8%
$35k–$50k	17.6%
$50k–$75k	23.9%
$75k–$100k	3.6%
$100k–$150k	1.2%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$24,706

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.8%

$50k–$100k 24.4%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 37.8%

$200k–$300k 1.7%

$300k–$500k 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$766
Owner occupied	90.6%
Renter occupied	9.4%
Vacant	42.8%
Single-family detached	95.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	11.4%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	3.6%
1980–1989	21.0%
1970–1979	18.2%
1960–1969	23.4%
1950–1959	1.0%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	6.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	10.7%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	39.7%
4 bedrooms	23.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.7%
1 vehicle	61.2%
2 vehicles	17.6%
3 or more	4.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.5%
Electricity	35.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	122	37.0%
Cohabiting couple	94	28.5%
Male householder, no spouse	62	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	52	15.8%
Households with children under 18	122	37.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	183	55.5%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.0%	22.5%
Married	30.8%	39.9%
Separated	3.0%	19.9%
Widowed	8.2%	6.9%
Divorced	10.9%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 29.6%

Some HS, no diploma 35.6%

HS graduate 9.4%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 2.8%

Bachelor's degree 1.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	34.8%
Bachelor's or higher	1.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	2.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	83	51.9%
High school	73	45.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 33.0%

Manufacturing 18.4%

Transportation & utilities 12.7%

Education & healthcare 12.3%

Construction 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.4%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	2.8%
Natural resources & construction	37.7%
Production & transportation	34.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.2%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	35.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.6%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.5

Poverty

All people 55.1%

Under 18 years 79.8%

18 and over 48.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 94.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.2%
Retirement income	9.4%
Supplemental Security	35.8%
Cash public assistance	8.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.1%
High blood pressure	47.6%
High cholesterol	40.3%
Diabetes	21.7%
Heart disease	11.8%
Stroke	6.7%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	5.1%
Pulmonary disease	15.5%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	36.3%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	43.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	30.4%
Fair or poor health	34.7%
Poor mental health	22.9%
Poor physical health	21.3%
No health insurance	20.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	42.0%
Cholesterol screening	84.3%
Teeth loss	33.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	1.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	45.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	51.8%
65 and over	66.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	28.8%
Public insurance	74.6%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	765	99.6%
Spanish	128	16.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	128	16.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	768	100.0%
Born in same state	768	100.0%
Born in different state	720	93.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	47	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	5	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70353

What city is ZIP code 70353 in?

ZIP code 70353 is primarily assigned to Dulac, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70353 in?

ZIP code 70353 falls within Terrebonne County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70353?

55% of residents in ZIP code 70353 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 70353 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 70353 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 70353 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 70353 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 70353 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 70353 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 70353 in?

ZIP code 70353 observes the CST timezone.