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ZIP Code 70397 — undefined, LA Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
867
Median Income
$112,411
+50% vs US avg
Home Value
$161,100
-54% vs US avg
Median Rent
N/A
Median Age
57.2 yrs
+47% vs US avg
City
N/A
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
FrenchCajunFrench Canadian
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Location
Coordinates
29.3968, -90.7913
Elevation
8 ft
Land Area
44.3 sq mi
Water Area
2.0 sq mi (4% water)

At a glance

Population
867
Density
N/A
Median income
$112,411
+50% vs US avg
Home value
$161,100
-54% vs US avg
Median rent
N/A
Timezone

Overview of ZIP Code 70397

RetirementRetirement-oriented community
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What to know about ZIP 70397

ZIP code 70397 covers LA in Terrebonne Parish with a population of about 867.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 57.2 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area code 985; U.S. House district LA-3; the NEW ORLEANS media market.

Local search focus: Retirement

LA fits a retirement-oriented profile (older median age or known retirement-community context). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.

Income and economy in LA

Median household income in ZIP 70397 is about $112,411 — about 50% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 5.8%; unemployment rate near 0.0%; 10.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 22.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Mining, Public administration, and Other services; about 0.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 14.9 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 70397

Median home value is about $161,100 — about 54% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 100.0% (about 34.6 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 70397 in LA, a household would need roughly $44,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,035. That sits below the local median household income ($112,411), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate risk and migration signals

Climate normals for LA show little to no average snow and around 65.4 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 34 for ZIP 70397 (LA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport MSY (51.9 miles (83.6 km)) · Fletcher Technical Community College (20.4 miles (32.8 km)) · Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (48.7 miles (78.4 km)) · VA: Houma CBOC (14.4 miles (23.2 km))

Full lists and map pins are in the Infrastructure section below.