70037 ZIP Code, Belle Chasse, LA
70037 is a ZIP code in Belle Chasse, Louisiana in Plaquemines Parish. It covers 50 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70067, 70036 and 70040. 16,639 people live here in 5,947 households. With about 333 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (71%). Median household income is $98,983, well above the Louisiana median of $60,756; 40% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Belle Chasse, LA
- County: Plaquemines County
- Land area: 50 sq mi
- Population: 16,639
- Median household income: $98,983
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 16,639 |
| Households | 5,947 |
| Median household income | $98,983 |
| Income per person | $41,043 |
| Median age | 36.2 |
| Homeowners | 71.2% |
| Median home value | $385,200 |
| Median rent | $1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 40.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.5% |
| Broadband internet | 92.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 10.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.9% |
| $10–15K | 4.9% |
| $15–25K | 3.8% |
| $25–35K | 5.2% |
| $35–50K | 6.7% |
| $50–75K | 10.1% |
| $75–100K | 18.0% |
| $100–150K | 20.5% |
| $150–200K | 16.7% |
| $200K+ | 12.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.9% |
| 10–19 | 12.9% |
| 20–24 | 5.7% |
| 25–34 | 14.9% |
| 35–44 | 14.4% |
| 45–54 | 12.6% |
| 55–64 | 11.7% |
| 65–74 | 7.2% |
| 75+ | 5.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 38.9% |
| Owned outright | 24.1% |
| Rented | 25.4% |
| Vacant | 11.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 63.7% |
| Townhome | 13.2% |
| 2–4 units | 11.8% |
| 5–19 units | 0.5% |
| 20+ units | 1.1% |
| Mobile / other | 9.8% |
Businesses in 70037
488 business establishments with 6,443 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Transportation and Warehousing: 57
- Construction: 56
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 51
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 45
- Wholesale Trade: 42
- Accommodation and Food Services: 42
- Retail Trade: 36
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 30
EDDM carrier routes
See every USPS carrier route in 70037 with residential and business mailbox counts on the route map. Open the EDDM route map.
Nearby ZIP codes
- 70067 — Jean Lafitte town, LA (3.7 mi)
- 70036 — Barataria CDP, LA (6.2 mi)
- 70040 — Poydras CDP, LA (7 mi)
- 70072 — Marrero CDP, LA (8.9 mi)
- 70058 — Harvey CDP, LA (10.7 mi)
- 70056 — Terrytown CDP, LA (11.9 mi)
- 70053 — Gretna city, LA (13.9 mi)
- 70131 — New Orleans city, LA (13.9 mi)
Areas that include 70037
- Belle Chasse, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- New Orleans Station, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Plaquemines County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Mail every home in 70037
Route counts on this page price as Full Service 6.5 × 9 postcards: we print, bundle by carrier route and hand the mailing to USPS. Prefer to take it to the Post Office yourself? Print only costs less and you pay postage at drop-off.
EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70037, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70037 in?
- 70037 is a Belle Chasse, LA mailing address. By land area, 16% lies inside Belle Chasse and 10% lies inside New Orleans Station; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 70037 in?
- 70037 is in Plaquemines Parish.
- What is the population of 70037?
- About 16,639 people (±684), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 16,262.
- What is the median household income in 70037?
- $98,983 (±$12,630), compared with $60,756 for Louisiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 70037?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70037 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70037?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70067 (3.7 mi, Jean Lafitte), 70036 (6.2 mi, Barataria), 70040 (7 mi, Poydras), 70072 (8.9 mi, Marrero), 70058 (10.7 mi, Harvey) and 70056 (11.9 mi, Terrytown).
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.