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Lafourche County
Gheens, LA
70355
70355 ZIP Code — Gheens, LA
Lafourche County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70355 is located in
Gheens ,
Louisiana ,
within Lafourche County .
It covers approximately 109.50 square miles and serves a population of
1,331 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 985 .
About ZIP code 70355
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 $118,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($52,457) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 70355 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,331
Population density
12 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
057
Geography
Land area
109.50 sq mi
Water area
4.26 sq mi
Latitude
29.6743
Longitude
-90.4601
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
985
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.8%
49.2%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
15.9%
28.6%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
29.6%
17.9%
18.3%
Over $200k
2.7%
4.3%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$52,457
Median household income
$118,100
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 313 23.5% 18 and over 1,018 76.5% 65 and over 231 17.4% Median age 35.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,318 99% Two or more races 13 1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.8%
49.2%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
15.9%
28.6%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
29.6%
17.9%
18.3%
Over $200k
2.7%
4.3%
4.7%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 2.6% $15k–$25k 9.4% $25k–$35k 14.1% $35k–$50k 17.9% $50k–$75k 21.1% $75k–$100k 4.5% $100k–$150k 12.6% $150k–$200k 13.9% $200k+ 4.1% Median income $52,457
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $118,100 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 92.8% Renter occupied 7.2% Vacant 14.1% Single-family detached 73.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 26.6% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.91
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.0% 2000–2009 14.3% 1990–1999 12.1% 1980–1989 11.2% 1970–1979 22.7% 1960–1969 21.6% 1950–1959 5.3% 1940–1949 1.6% 1939 or earlier 4.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.9% 2 bedrooms 19.6% 3 bedrooms 54.8% 4 bedrooms 19.4% 5+ bedrooms 1.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 27.3% 2 vehicles 52.2% 3 or more 20.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 50.3% Electricity 49.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 267 56.9% Cohabiting couple 74 15.8% Male householder, no spouse 43 9.2% Female householder, no spouse 85 18.1% Households with children under 18 177 37.7% Households with seniors (65+) 138 29.4% Average household size 2.84
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.7% 30.0% Married 53.0% 54.4% Separated 1.6% 0.0% Widowed 4.4% 1.8% Divorced 11.2% 13.8%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.1%
Some college, no degree
21.7%
Graduate / professional
1.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 81.4% Bachelor's or higher 8.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 20 9.2% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 123 56.7% High school 44 20.3% College / grad school 30 13.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.4%
Agriculture & mining
13.6%
Finance & real estate
9.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Professional & management
5.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 17.2% Service 8.4% Sales & office 37.7% Natural resources & construction 24.1% Production & transportation 12.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.4% Government 7.1% Self-employed 10.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.6% Carpool 5.9% Public transit 4.1% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 3.4% Avg commute (minutes) 35.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.6%
Female-led households
71.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.8% Retirement income 11.7% Supplemental Security 13.0% Cash public assistance 1.5% Food stamps / SNAP 10.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.6% High blood pressure 33.9% High cholesterol 34.1% Diabetes 10.6% Heart disease 6.5% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 9.3% Arthritis 24.1% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 8.3% Cancer 5.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.8% Binge drinking 23.4% No physical activity 30.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.9% Depression 27.7% Fair or poor health 18.4% Poor mental health 19.1% Poor physical health 12.5% No health insurance 15.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.7% Visited dentist 57.0% Cholesterol screening 86.4% Teeth loss 18.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 21 2.1%
Disability % Any disability 19.5% Under 18 1.6% 18–64 years 16.5% 65 and over 54.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 46.5% Public insurance 58.2% No insurance 3.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,225 92.0% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,322 99.3% Born in same state 1,322 99.3% Born in different state 1,256 94.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 9 0.7% Not a US citizen 9 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 124 9.3% German 122 9.2% Arab 119 8.9%
Ancestry Count % Italian 21 1.6% English 9 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.2% Internet access 91.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70355
What city is ZIP code 70355 in?
ZIP code 70355 is primarily assigned to Gheens, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70355 in?
ZIP code 70355 falls within Lafourche County, Louisiana.
Is ZIP code 70355 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 70355 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 70355?
8% 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 70355?
20% of residents in ZIP code 70355 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70355?
The median home value in ZIP code 70355 is $118,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 70355 in?
ZIP code 70355 observes the CST timezone.
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