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Bourg, LA

Census-designated place in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70343.

Population

2,239

Land area

5.6sq mi

People per sq mi

397

ZIP codes

1

Bourg and its ZIP codes

Full map

Bourg at a glance

  • Bourg is about 3.7 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $69,094 a year, 14% more than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,500 (21% below Louisiana) and median rent is $1,347 a month.

Local data for Bourg, LA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bourg, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$69,094

Poverty rate

10.4%

Median home value

$170,500

Median rent

$1,347/mo

Homeownership

83.0%

Bachelor's or higher

23.0%

Median age

44.1

Average commute

24.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (481), German Americans (207), Dutch Americans (69).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Terrebonne Parish. PPP loans are for Bourg.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$64,250

47,828 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$56,037

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$844M

FY 2026, $7,699 per person

Terrebonne Parish economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Bourg, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.4%
  • Carpooled11.4%
  • Public transit1.2%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home4.4%

Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bourg, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

206

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

10,803

32.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 44°F

65.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bourg, LA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.8%

U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts

Diabetes

12.9%

U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts

Smoking

17.3%

U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.6%

U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts

ZIP codes in Bourg

1 in or overlapping Bourg. Population shown

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Cities near Bourg

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PresquilleCensus-designated place2.4 mi0.8
MontegutCensus-designated place6.8 mi4.2
LockportTown7 mi1.1
Lockport HeightsCensus-designated place7.5 mi1.3
ChauvinCensus-designated place7.6 mi4.8
HoumaCity8.4 mi14.5
Bayou BlueCensus-designated place8.7 mi23.3
MathewsCensus-designated place9.1 mi4
Bayou CaneCensus-designated place10 mi7.6
RacelandCensus-designated place12 mi21.6
LaroseCensus-designated place14 mi10.9
GrayCensus-designated place14 mi11.5
DulacCensus-designated place15 mi16
Cut OffCensus-designated place17 mi14.6
SchrieverCensus-designated place18 mi14.3
Lafourche CrossingCensus-designated place18 mi4.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bourg, LA in?
Bourg is in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.
What ZIP codes are in Bourg, LA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Bourg include 70343.
What is the population of Bourg, LA?
About 2,239 people live in Bourg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bourg?
Nearby places include Presquille (2.4 mi), Montegut (6.8 mi), Lockport (7 mi), Lockport Heights (7.5 mi), Chauvin (7.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023