70359 ZIP Code — Gray, LA

Terrebonne County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70359 is located in Gray, Louisiana, within Terrebonne County. It covers approximately 14.40 square miles and serves a population of 9,843 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 985.

About ZIP code 70359

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $148,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,799. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70359 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

9,843

population

14.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70359 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70359

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70359. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gray	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70395 Schriever (6.3 mi) 70360 Houma (6.8 mi) 70364 Houma (7.1 mi) 70310 Thibodaux (7.7 mi) 70301 Thibodaux (8.3 mi) 70363 Houma (13.8 mi) 70343 Bourg (14.1 mi) 70394 Raceland (14.4 mi) 70372 Labadieville (14.5 mi) 70375 Mathews (15.1 mi) 70356 Gibson (18.4 mi) 70090 Vacherie (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,843
Population density	684 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	14.40 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	29.6851
Longitude	-90.7685
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	62.0%	46.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	21.0%	30.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	18.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.8%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

9,843

Population

684

People per sq mi

30.7

Median age

$50,799

Median household income

$25,299

Per capita income

$148,300

Median home value

$1,014

Median monthly rent

86.8%

Home ownership

17.4%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

3,290

Housing units

11.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

293

Under 5

339

412

5–9

475

403

10–14

465

195

15–19

226

277

20–24

319

952

25–34

1,099

464

35–44

535

427

45–54

494

383

55–59

443

244

60–64

281

296

65–74

341

141

75–84

162

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,666	27.1%
18 and over	7,177	72.9%
65 and over	1,117	11.3%
Median age	30.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.2%

Black or African American 32.7%

Two or more races 6.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Other race 2.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	5,376	53.2%
Black or African American	3,302	32.7%
Two or more races	654	6.5%
Hispanic or Latino	270	2.7%
Other race	237	2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	218	2.2%
Asian	56	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.0%	46.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	21.0%	30.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	18.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.8%	4.7%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 15.5%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	15.5%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	12.1%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$50,799

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.1%

$50k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 17.8%

$200k–$300k 19.0%

$300k–$500k 9.9%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$148,300
Median rent / month	$1,014
Owner occupied	86.8%
Renter occupied	13.2%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	64.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	17.4%
2000–2009	20.7%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	13.1%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	4.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	20.9%
3 bedrooms	64.7%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.5%
1 vehicle	33.9%
2 vehicles	43.0%
3 or more	13.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.9%
Electricity	74.1%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,645	48.3%
Cohabiting couple	370	10.9%
Male householder, no spouse	484	14.2%
Female householder, no spouse	907	26.6%
Households with children under 18	1,341	39.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	858	25.2%
Average household size	2.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.9%	36.1%
Married	52.0%	44.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	4.8%	10.6%
Divorced	4.3%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 14.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	143	6.5%
Kindergarten	161	7.3%
Elementary school	1,413	64.3%
High school	250	11.4%
College / grad school	230	10.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.5%

Retail trade 10.9%

Construction 9.4%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Professional & management 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Other services 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Public administration 3.2%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.2%
Service	27.7%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.2%
Government	8.9%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.1%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	1.5%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 17.4%

Under 18 years 25.7%

18 and over 14.4%

Married-couple families 8.8%

Female-led households 30.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.2%
Retirement income	15.9%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.1%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	22.1%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	4.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	21.7%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	19.0%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	396	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	12.0%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	40.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.2%
Public insurance	51.2%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,211	93.6%
Spanish	104	1.1%
Other Indo-European	89	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.1%
Other languages	6	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,651	98.0%
Born in same state	9,632	97.9%
Born in different state	8,720	88.6%
Foreign born	19	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	192	2.0%
Not a US citizen	68	35.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,079	11%
German	520	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	230	2.3%
French	197	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.6%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70359

What city is ZIP code 70359 in?

ZIP code 70359 is primarily assigned to Gray, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70359 in?

ZIP code 70359 falls within Terrebonne County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70359?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 70359 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 70359 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70359?

17% of residents in ZIP code 70359 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70359?

The median home value in ZIP code 70359 is $148,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 70359 in?

ZIP code 70359 observes the CST timezone.