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ZIP 70737

Part of Gonzales, LA
Pop. 49,084·Ascension Parish·25th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,617/mo
Year-over-Year
-11.3%
Month-over-Month
+6.0%
vs US Median
-$348
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ZIP 70737 · $1,617
More affordable than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,330
1 BR
$1,370
2 BR
$1,550
3 BR
$1,950
4 BR+
$2,500
Research median
$1,550/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
$19,404/yr
At $1,617/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyAscension Parish
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-11.3% YoY, +6.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70737 (Gonzales, LA) is majority owner-occupied, 24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,084
Median income
$82,521
Median age
37.7
Renters
22%
Age distribution
23.6%
21.5%
27.1%
12.6%
15.2%
Under 1823.6%
18–3421.5%
35–5427.1%
55–6412.6%
65+15.2%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
58.9%
27.3%
White58.9%
Black27.3%
Hispanic10.1%
Asian0.6%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
12.6%
32.8%
29.8%
24.8%
No HS diploma12.6%
HS diploma32.8%
Some college29.8%
Bachelor's+24.8%
Housing tenure
78%
22%
Owner78%
Renter22%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70737 in Gonzales, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$74,160 → $82,521
up 11.3%
Population
45,161 → 49,084
up 8.7%
Renter share
23.6% → 22%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
25.5% → 24.8%
-0.7 pts

Household income in the area moved from $74,160 to $82,521 across the same window, up 11.3% versus 2021. The population has grown by 8.7% since 2021, moving from about 45,161 residents to roughly 49,084. Renters now make up 22% of households, compared with 23.6% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70737 covers Gonzales, LA. The median rent here is $1,617/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,550/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($82,521/yr), ZIP 70737 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 11.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70737?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70737 (Gonzales, LA) is $1,617. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70737 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70737's median rent of $1,617/mo is $348 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70737 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70737 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #25 out of 91 ZIPs tracked at $1,617/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70737?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,617/mo in ZIP 70737. The local median household income is $82,521/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70737?

Rent in ZIP 70737 has decreased 11.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 70737 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70737 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,617/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($82,521/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70737 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70737 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22% of ZIP 70737 households are renters, while 78% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70737 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70737 compare to the rest of Gonzales?

ZIP 70737 is more affordable than Gonzales overall. At $1,617/mo, it's $10 below the Gonzales citywide median of $1,627/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70737 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70737 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,617/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 70737's median household income ($82,521/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70737 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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