ZIP Code · LA

ZIP 70037

Part of Belle Chasse, LA

Pop. 16,639·Plaquemines Parish·2nd most expensive ZIP in Louisiana

Median rent (all units)

$2,058/mo

Year-over-Year

+15.9%

Month-over-Month

-3.1%

vs US Median

+$126

Reported rents

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ZIP 70037 · $2,058

More expensive than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Louisiana

Rent in ZIP 70037 changed +15.9% over the year to July 2026. Across the 77 Louisiana ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.3%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 5 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($98,983) is $2,475 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,330); a 4-bedroom is $2,770.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 70058, 4 miles away, rents for 38% less ($1,285/mo), about $9,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 70037. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$24,696/yr

At $2,058/mo median

Location

CityBelle Chasse

StateLA

CountyPlaquemines Parish

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 15.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+15.9% YoY, -3.1% 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: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 70037 covers Belle Chasse, LA. The median rent here is $2,058/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($98,983/yr), ZIP 70037 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $82,000/year (about $39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,058/mo in ZIP 70037. The local median household income is $98,983/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70037?

Rent in ZIP 70037 has risen 15.9% over the past year.

How does ZIP 70037 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70037 is one of the pricier among Louisiana ZIP codes for rent, ranking #2 of 93 at $2,058/mo. Over the year to July 2026, rent in ZIP 70037 changed +15.9%, against a typical +2.3% across the 77 Louisiana ZIP codes Zillow tracks.