70343 ZIP Code, Bourg, LA
70343 is a ZIP code in Bourg, Louisiana — mostly in Lafourche Parish (51% of its land), with smaller parts in Terrebonne Parish County. It covers 23 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70374, 70377 and 70363. 5,280 people live here in 1,961 households. With about 231 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (90%). Median household income is $73,815, above the Louisiana median of $60,756; 42% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Bourg, LA
- County: Lafourche County
- Land area: 23 sq mi
- Population: 5,280
- Median household income: $73,815
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,280 |
| Households | 1,961 |
| Median household income | $73,815 |
| Income per person | $35,562 |
| Median age | 39.7 |
| Homeowners | 90.1% |
| Median home value | $203,900 |
| Median rent | $1,332 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 41.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% |
| Broadband internet | 88.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.7% |
| $10–15K | 1.0% |
| $15–25K | 11.3% |
| $25–35K | 4.6% |
| $35–50K | 12.3% |
| $50–75K | 18.5% |
| $75–100K | 7.9% |
| $100–150K | 20.1% |
| $150–200K | 11.9% |
| $200K+ | 8.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 16.5% |
| 10–19 | 13.9% |
| 20–24 | 4.8% |
| 25–34 | 8.8% |
| 35–44 | 11.0% |
| 45–54 | 15.1% |
| 55–64 | 14.5% |
| 65–74 | 10.9% |
| 75+ | 4.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 39.7% |
| Owned outright | 46.7% |
| Rented | 9.2% |
| Vacant | 4.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 71.2% |
| Townhome | 5.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 23.8% |
Businesses in 70343
67 business establishments with 1,001 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 13
- Transportation and Warehousing: 9
- Retail Trade: 7
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 7
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 6
- Manufacturing: 5
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 5
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70374 — Lockport town, LA (5.1 mi)
- 70377 — Montegut CDP, LA (6.3 mi)
- 70363 — Houma city, LA (9.1 mi)
- 70364 — Bayou Blue CDP, LA (9.5 mi)
- 70375 — Mathews CDP, LA (10.3 mi)
- 70394 — Raceland CDP, LA (10.6 mi)
- 70344 — Chauvin CDP, LA (11.1 mi)
- 70355 (12.1 mi)
Areas that include 70343
- Bourg, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Presquille, LA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Lafourche County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- Terrebonne County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 12: highest median household income in Lafourche Parish
- No. 3 of 12: highest median home value in Lafourche Parish
- No. 2 of 12: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Lafourche Parish
- No. 2 of 12: highest share of households with children in Lafourche Parish
- No. 4 of 12: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Lafourche Parish
- No. 5 of 12: lowest median age in Lafourche Parish
- No. 4 of 12: fastest population growth in Lafourche Parish
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70343, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70343 in?
- 70343 is a Bourg, LA mailing address. By land area, 25% lies inside Bourg and 3% lies inside Presquille; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 70343 in?
- 70343 is mostly in Lafourche Parish (51% of its land), with smaller parts in Terrebonne Parish County.
- What is the population of 70343?
- About 5,280 people (±970), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,059.
- What is the median household income in 70343?
- $73,815 (±$13,434), 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 70343?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70343 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70343?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70374 (5.1 mi, Lockport), 70377 (6.3 mi, Montegut), 70363 (9.1 mi, Houma), 70364 (9.5 mi, Bayou Blue), 70375 (10.3 mi, Mathews) and 70394 (10.6 mi, Raceland).
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