Gonzales city, LA

ZIP 70737 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Gonzales city, LA (70737)

Median Income

$80,758

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,898

Wealth inflow

Population

47,971

Unemployment

6.0%

2.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,898 for ZIP 70737 (Gonzales city, 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.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

6.0%+62% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.4%-45% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

11.3%-3% vs US avg

1,171

Establishments

20,840

Employees

~18 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.0%
Construction10.1%
Manufacturing16.0%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Retail trade8.5%
Transportation, utilities7.3%
Information1.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.2%
Professional, scientific, management9.4%
Education, health care, social18.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.4%
Other services5.6%
Public administration6.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 70737 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 7.2%, median income fell 8.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 4.5%.

Median Income

$80,758

+7% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate