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ZIP 70037

Pop. 16,639·Plaquemines Parish·2nd most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$2,125/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.6%
Month-over-Month
+26.9%
vs US Median
+$160
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ZIP 70037 · $2,125
More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,350
1 BR
$1,520
2 BR
$1,830
3 BR
$2,330
4 BR+
$2,770
Research median
$1,830/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,500/yr
At $2,125/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyPlaquemines Parish
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.6% YoY, +26.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70037 (Belle Chasse, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,639
Median income
$98,983
Median age
36.2
Renters
28.8%
Age distribution
25.8%
22.7%
26.9%
12.8%
Under 1825.8%
18–3422.7%
35–5426.9%
55–6411.8%
65+12.8%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
70.5%
12.6%
White70.5%
Black12.6%
Hispanic11.9%
Asian1.9%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
31.5%
34%
26.4%
No HS diploma8.2%
HS diploma31.5%
Some college34%
Bachelor's+26.4%
Housing tenure
71.2%
28.8%
Owner71.2%
Renter28.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70037 in Belle Chasse, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$75,752 → $98,983
up 30.7%
Population
17,120 → 16,639
down 2.8%
Renter share
35.5% → 28.8%
-6.7 pts
Bachelor's+
21.4% → 26.4%
+5.0 pts
Median age
35.3 → 36.2
+0.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 70037 in Belle Chasse, LA now reports about $98,983, up from $75,752 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 17,120 to 16,639 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.8% change. About 28.8% of households rent today, against 35.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 21.4% to 26.4%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70037 covers Belle Chasse, LA. The median rent here is $2,125/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($98,983/yr), ZIP 70037 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70037?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70037 (Belle Chasse, LA) is $2,125. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70037 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70037's median rent of $2,125/mo is $160 (8%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70037 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70037 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #2 out of 91 ZIPs tracked at $2,125/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70037?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,125/mo in ZIP 70037. The local median household income is $98,983/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70037?

Rent in ZIP 70037 has increased 13.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 70037 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70037 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,125/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($98,983/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70037 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70037 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.8% of ZIP 70037 households are renters, while 71.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70037 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70037 compare to the rest of Belle Chasse?

ZIP 70037 sits right at the Belle Chasse citywide median of $2,125/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70037 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70037 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,125/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 70037's median household income ($98,983/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70037 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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