70356 ZIP Code — Gibson, LA

Terrebonne County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70356 is located in Gibson, Louisiana, within Terrebonne County. It covers approximately 66.56 square miles and serves a population of 1,634 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 985.

About ZIP code 70356

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $109,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $40,906. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 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 obesity (46%), diabetes (17%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 70356 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,634

population

66.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70356 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70356

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70356. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gibson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70342 Berwick (7.9 mi) 70395 Schriever (13.2 mi) 70360 Houma (13.9 mi) 70372 Labadieville (16.5 mi) 70392 Patterson (17 mi) 70380 Morgan City (18.1 mi) 70359 Gray (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,634
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	66.56 sq mi
Water area	6.00 sq mi
Latitude	29.5869
Longitude	-91.0534
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	57.1%	46.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	30.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	18.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,634

Population

People per sq mi

51.7

Median age

$40,906

Median household income

$24,591

Per capita income

$109,600

Median home value

$648

Median monthly rent

71.4%

Home ownership

17.3%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

592

Housing units

5.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

155

25–34

146

35–44

101

45–54

55–59

60–64

223

65–74

209

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	306	18.7%
18 and over	1,328	81.3%
65 and over	553	33.8%
Median age	51.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 48.2%

Black or African American 39.1%

Two or more races 6.7%

Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

Group	Count	%
White	838	48.2%
Black or African American	679	39.1%
Two or more races	117	6.7%
Hispanic or Latino	103	5.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.1%	46.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	30.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	18.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	4.7%

Under $10k 9.2%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 16.7%

$25k–$35k 16.8%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 22.3%

$75k–$100k 4.2%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.2%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	16.7%
$25k–$35k	16.8%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	22.3%
$75k–$100k	4.2%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
Median income	$40,906

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.5%

$50k–$100k 24.7%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$200k–$300k 6.7%

$300k–$500k 10.3%

$500k–$1M 6.9%

$1M+ 6.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,600
Median rent / month	$648
Owner occupied	71.4%
Renter occupied	28.6%
Vacant	8.7%
Single-family detached	61.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	33.1%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	20.3%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	7.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	23.8%
3 bedrooms	57.7%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	37.3%
2 vehicles	31.5%
3 or more	24.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.8%
Electricity	67.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	334	45.7%
Cohabiting couple	8	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	260	35.6%
Female householder, no spouse	129	17.6%
Households with children under 18	174	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	373	51.0%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.5%	26.8%
Married	45.3%	54.9%
Separated	4.0%	2.6%
Widowed	3.2%	11.3%
Divorced	15.9%	4.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.0%

Some HS, no diploma 18.8%

HS graduate 47.2%

Some college, no degree 17.7%

Associate's degree 3.3%

Bachelor's degree 3.9%

Graduate / professional 1.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.1%
Bachelor's or higher	5.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	73	22.7%
Kindergarten	24	7.5%
Elementary school	98	30.5%
High school	111	34.6%
College / grad school	15	4.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Agriculture & mining 18.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.6%

Retail trade 12.4%

Professional & management 10.8%

Transportation & utilities 10.0%

Manufacturing 6.6%

Construction 4.3%

Public administration 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.7%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.1%
Production & transportation	25.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	9.1%
Self-employed	14.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.2%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.9

Poverty

All people 17.3%

Under 18 years 21.6%

18 and over 16.3%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.4%
Retirement income	13.4%
Supplemental Security	9.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.7%
High blood pressure	45.6%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	16.8%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	34.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.5%
Visited dentist	54.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	19.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	205	15.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	5.5%
65 and over	36.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.2%
Public insurance	53.3%
No insurance	13.8%
Uninsured under 19	28.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,553	95.0%
Spanish	23	1.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	23	1.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,634	100.0%
Born in same state	1,626	99.5%
Born in different state	1,486	90.9%
Foreign born	8	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	170	10.4%
Italian	48	2.9%
German	41	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	31	1.9%
Polish	13	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.7%
Internet access	74.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70356

What city is ZIP code 70356 in?

ZIP code 70356 is primarily assigned to Gibson, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70356 in?

ZIP code 70356 falls within Terrebonne County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 70356 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 70356 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 70356 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 70356 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70356?

5% 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 70356?

17% of residents in ZIP code 70356 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 70356 in?

ZIP code 70356 observes the CST timezone.