70363 ZIP Code — Houma, LA

Terrebonne County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70363 is located in Houma, Louisiana, within Terrebonne County. It covers approximately 78.42 square miles and serves a population of 24,886 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 985.

About ZIP code 70363

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $142,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $44,797. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (16%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70363 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

24,886

population

78.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70363 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70363

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70363. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Houma	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70343 Bourg (6.9 mi) 70344 Chauvin (8.3 mi) 70364 Houma (9.4 mi) 70360 Houma (10.6 mi) 70377 Montegut (13.2 mi) 70359 Gray (13.8 mi) 70373 Larose (14.1 mi) 70375 Mathews (16.1 mi) 70374 Lockport (16.3 mi) 70353 Dulac (16.7 mi) 70394 Raceland (17.2 mi) 70395 Schriever (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	24,886
Population density	317 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	78.42 sq mi
Water area	4.86 sq mi
Latitude	29.4982
Longitude	-90.6887
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	60.2%	46.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	30.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	18.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.8%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

24,886

Population

317

People per sq mi

35.7

Median age

$44,797

Median household income

$25,094

Per capita income

$142,500

Median home value

$913

Median monthly rent

71.1%

Home ownership

23.2%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

7,755

Housing units

7.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

987

Under 5

1,046

493

5–9

522

1,197

10–14

1,270

803

15–19

852

757

20–24

802

1,692

25–34

1,794

1,697

35–44

1,800

1,348

45–54

1,430

653

55–59

692

660

60–64

699

1,179

65–74

1,251

548

75–84

581

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,762	27.2%
18 and over	18,124	72.8%
65 and over	3,692	14.8%
Median age	35.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.9%

Black or African American 21.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 7.1%

Two or more races 5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Asian 1.8%

Other race 1.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	15,443	59.9%
Black or African American	5,535	21.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,838	7.1%
Two or more races	1,277	5%
Hispanic or Latino	874	3.4%
Asian	458	1.8%
Other race	317	1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	18	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.2%	46.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	30.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	18.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.8%	4.7%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 17.8%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	17.8%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$44,797

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.1%

$50k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 20.6%

$200k–$300k 21.6%

$300k–$500k 4.9%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,500
Median rent / month	$913
Owner occupied	71.1%
Renter occupied	28.9%
Vacant	11.3%
Single-family detached	68.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.8%
Mobile homes	21.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	10.5%
1990–1999	14.9%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	20.5%
1960–1969	16.1%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	23.1%
3 bedrooms	59.9%
4 bedrooms	9.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.4%
1 vehicle	33.5%
2 vehicles	44.1%
3 or more	13.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.9%
Electricity	70.6%
Wood	0.1%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,040	43.7%
Cohabiting couple	822	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,418	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	2,968	32.1%
Households with children under 18	3,660	39.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,709	29.3%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.0%	29.7%
Married	46.3%	45.4%
Separated	1.1%	2.4%
Widowed	1.7%	7.6%
Divorced	11.0%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.0%

Some HS, no diploma 14.9%

HS graduate 42.3%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 4.8%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.1%
Bachelor's or higher	7.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	370	6.8%
Kindergarten	200	3.7%
Elementary school	2,810	52.0%
High school	1,442	26.7%
College / grad school	585	10.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 20.9%

Education & healthcare 20.6%

Professional & management 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Agriculture & mining 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Construction 5.8%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Other services 4.1%

Public administration 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.5%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	25.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.2%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.7%
Carpool	12.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	5.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 23.2%

Under 18 years 31.5%

18 and over 20.0%

Married-couple families 10.6%

Female-led households 41.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	19.1%
Supplemental Security	10.5%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.7%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.8%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	38.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	27.2%
Fair or poor health	26.3%
Poor mental health	20.4%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	20.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	48.2%
Cholesterol screening	85.0%
Teeth loss	24.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	781	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.3%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	35.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.3%
Public insurance	50.2%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	22,853	91.8%
Spanish	559	2.4%
Other Indo-European	390	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	47	0.2%
Other languages	122	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	24,216	97.3%
Born in same state	24,051	96.6%
Born in different state	21,623	86.9%
Foreign born	165	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	670	2.7%
Not a US citizen	260	38.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,829	7.3%
French	970	3.9%
German	743	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	700	2.8%
Polish	57	0.2%
English	18	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70363

What city is ZIP code 70363 in?

ZIP code 70363 is primarily assigned to Houma, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70363 in?

ZIP code 70363 falls within Terrebonne County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70363?

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 70363?

23% of residents in ZIP code 70363 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 70363?

Health data for ZIP code 70363 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70363?

The median home value in ZIP code 70363 is $142,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 70363 in?

ZIP code 70363 observes the CST timezone.