70373 ZIP Code — Larose, LA

Lafourche County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70373 is located in Larose, Louisiana, within Lafourche County. It covers approximately 55.04 square miles and serves a population of 5,845 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 985.

About ZIP code 70373

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $153,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,841.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 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 (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70373 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

5,845

population

55.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70373 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70373

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70373. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Larose	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70374 Lockport (3.2 mi) 70343 Bourg (8.4 mi) 70377 Montegut (8.9 mi) 70345 Cut Off (9.6 mi) 70375 Mathews (11.5 mi) 70354 Galliano (13.1 mi) 70394 Raceland (13.6 mi) 70344 Chauvin (13.6 mi) 70363 Houma (14.1 mi) 70364 Houma (14.9 mi) 70030 Des Allemands (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,845
Population density	106 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	55.04 sq mi
Water area	24.59 sq mi
Latitude	29.5198
Longitude	-90.4560
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	46.3%	49.2%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	28.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	17.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.3%	4.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,845

Population

106

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$67,841

Median household income

$30,177

Per capita income

$153,500

Median home value

$717

Median monthly rent

79.3%

Home ownership

13.3%

Poverty rate

7.9%

Unemployment

2,209

Housing units

10.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

192

Under 5

186

132

5–9

128

224

10–14

218

157

15–19

153

212

20–24

205

321

25–34

312

494

35–44

479

364

45–54

354

180

55–59

175

237

60–64

230

208

65–74

202

193

75–84

188

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,256	21.5%
18 and over	4,589	78.5%
65 and over	892	15.3%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.6%

Two or more races 7.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%

Black or African American 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Asian 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	4,969	83.6%
Two or more races	469	7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	252	4.2%
Black or African American	103	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	100	1.7%
Asian	52	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	49.2%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	28.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	17.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.3%	4.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$67,841

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.2%

$50k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 27.6%

$200k–$300k 18.9%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,500
Median rent / month	$717
Owner occupied	79.3%
Renter occupied	20.7%
Vacant	16.3%
Single-family detached	74.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	18.8%
1980–1989	21.3%
1970–1979	20.1%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	51.2%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	29.3%
2 vehicles	44.9%
3 or more	20.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.5%
Electricity	49.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.3%
Wood	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,329	59.4%
Cohabiting couple	241	10.8%
Male householder, no spouse	289	12.9%
Female householder, no spouse	377	16.9%
Households with children under 18	780	34.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	613	27.4%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.5%	17.5%
Married	57.6%	57.1%
Separated	1.9%	2.1%
Widowed	2.0%	6.4%
Divorced	7.9%	16.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.5%

Some HS, no diploma 18.3%

HS graduate 40.8%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 4.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.2%
Bachelor's or higher	10.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	80	6.5%
Kindergarten	91	7.4%
Elementary school	599	48.4%
High school	253	20.4%
College / grad school	215	17.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 19.1%

Education & healthcare 14.6%

Retail trade 13.3%

Transportation & utilities 11.1%

Other services 8.9%

Finance & real estate 7.7%

Construction 7.6%

Manufacturing 5.4%

Professional & management 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Public administration 2.9%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.3%
Service	9.0%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	20.5%
Production & transportation	20.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.4%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.8%
Carpool	15.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	7.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 13.3%

Under 18 years 10.0%

18 and over 14.1%

Married-couple families 8.7%

Female-led households 13.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.5%
Retirement income	11.8%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	21.4%
No physical activity	34.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.0%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	18.8%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	53.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	177	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	44.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.1%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,467	93.5%
Spanish	259	4.7%
Other Indo-European	107	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	100	1.8%
Other languages	52	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,686	97.3%
Born in same state	5,686	97.3%
Born in different state	5,491	93.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	159	2.7%
Not a US citizen	94	59.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	886	15.2%
German	499	8.5%
Italian	254	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	166	2.8%
English	15	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70373

What city is ZIP code 70373 in?

ZIP code 70373 is primarily assigned to Larose, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70373 in?

ZIP code 70373 falls within Lafourche County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70373?

11% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 70373?

The median home value in ZIP code 70373 is $153,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 70373?

ZIP code 70373 has an estimated population of 5,845 residents, with a density of 106 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 70373?

The median household income in ZIP code 70373 is $67,841, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 70373 in?

ZIP code 70373 observes the CST timezone.