70377 ZIP Code — Montegut, LA

Terrebonne County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70377 is located in Montegut, Louisiana, within Terrebonne County. It covers approximately 84.58 square miles and serves a population of 3,762 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 985.

About ZIP code 70377

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $113,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($48,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% 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. An above-average commute of 50 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 70377 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,762

population

84.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70377 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70377

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70377. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Montegut	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70344 Chauvin (7.5 mi) 70373 Larose (8.9 mi) 70343 Bourg (11.9 mi) 70374 Lockport (12 mi) 70354 Galliano (13.1 mi) 70363 Houma (13.2 mi) 70353 Dulac (14.3 mi) 70345 Cut Off (15.8 mi) 70364 Houma (19 mi) 70357 Golden Meadow (19.3 mi) 70375 Mathews (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,762
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	84.58 sq mi
Water area	7.44 sq mi
Latitude	29.3977
Longitude	-90.5021
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	56.5%	46.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	30.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	18.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.8%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,762

Population

People per sq mi

45.9

Median age

$48,750

Median household income

$37,979

Per capita income

$113,400

Median home value

$808

Median monthly rent

81.4%

Home ownership

25.3%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

1,261

Housing units

6.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

103

Under 5

5–9

10–14

227

15–19

181

20–24

214

25–34

171

264

35–44

211

304

45–54

243

133

55–59

106

315

60–64

252

232

65–74

185

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	750	19.9%
18 and over	3,012	80.1%
65 and over	537	14.3%
Median age	45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 11.4%

Two or more races 3.1%

Black or African American 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,169	83.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	433	11.4%
Two or more races	118	3.1%
Black or African American	23	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	20	0.5%
Other race	13	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.5%	46.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	30.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	18.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.8%	4.7%

Under $10k 10.8%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 19.2%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 21.7%

$75k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.8%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	19.2%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	21.7%
$75k–$100k	6.9%
$100k–$150k	12.3%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$48,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.9%

$50k–$100k 26.1%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k–$300k 17.4%

$300k–$500k 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,400
Median rent / month	$808
Owner occupied	81.4%
Renter occupied	18.6%
Vacant	12.0%
Single-family detached	73.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	18.2%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	11.5%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	17.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	29.8%
3 bedrooms	44.8%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.7%
1 vehicle	34.8%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	19.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.9%
Electricity	46.9%
Propane / LP gas	0.2%
Wood	1.2%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	765	57.6%
Cohabiting couple	91	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	258	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	213	16.1%
Households with children under 18	494	37.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	391	29.5%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.2%	24.7%
Married	50.3%	58.6%
Separated	2.3%	0.5%
Widowed	6.4%	9.4%
Divorced	10.8%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 21.4%

Some HS, no diploma 13.4%

HS graduate 45.4%

Some college, no degree 9.8%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 3.4%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	65.2%
Bachelor's or higher	6.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.3%
Kindergarten	10	1.4%
Elementary school	223	31.5%
High school	347	48.9%
College / grad school	127	17.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 20.3%

Education & healthcare 15.0%

Agriculture & mining 11.0%

Finance & real estate 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.1%

Other services 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Construction 6.3%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Public administration 4.5%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Professional & management 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.2%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	26.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	21.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.6%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.1%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	0.4%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	49.7

Poverty

All people 25.3%

Under 18 years 33.4%

18 and over 23.4%

Married-couple families 23.8%

Female-led households 35.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.8%
Retirement income	20.9%
Supplemental Security	11.5%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.4%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.2%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	36.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	29.1%
Fair or poor health	25.6%
Poor mental health	20.6%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	50.3%
Cholesterol screening	85.5%
Teeth loss	25.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	176	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.8%
Under 18	8.1%
18–64 years	26.9%
65 and over	45.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.6%
Public insurance	51.0%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,576	95.1%
Spanish	66	1.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	66	1.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,701	98.4%
Born in same state	3,701	98.4%
Born in different state	3,320	88.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	61	1.6%
Not a US citizen	51	83.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	398	10.6%
German	345	9.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	330	8.8%
Italian	197	5.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70377

What city is ZIP code 70377 in?

ZIP code 70377 is primarily assigned to Montegut, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70377 in?

ZIP code 70377 falls within Terrebonne County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70377?

6% 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 70377?

25% of residents in ZIP code 70377 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 70377 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 70377 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 70377 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 70377 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 70377 in?

ZIP code 70377 observes the CST timezone.