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Gray, LA
Census-designated place in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70359.
Population
5,154
Land area
11.5sq mi
People per sq mi
449
ZIP codes
1
Gray and its ZIP codes
Gray at a glance
- Gray is about 4.2 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,559 a year, 10% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,400 (36% below Louisiana) and median rent is $1,025 a month.
Local data for Gray, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gray, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,559
Poverty rate
14.7%
Median home value
$139,400
Median rent
$1,025/mo
Homeownership
79.7%
Bachelor's or higher
11.8%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (774), Vietnamese Americans (131), Mexican Americans (97).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Terrebonne Parish. PPP loans are for Gray.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 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
PPP loans
$38.94M
593 loans, 2,962 jobs reported
How people get to work
Gray, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.1%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gray, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gray, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
ZIP codes in Gray
1 in or overlapping Gray. Population shown
Cities near Gray
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SchrieverCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 14.3 |
| Bayou CaneCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 7.6 |
| Lafourche CrossingCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 4.2 |
| Bayou BlueCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 23.3 |
| Bayou Country ClubCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.8 |
| ThibodauxCity | 7.6 mi | 6.8 |
| HoumaCity | 7.9 mi | 14.5 |
| RacelandCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 21.6 |
| ChoctawCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.3 |
| PresquilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| ChackbayCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 27.7 |
| MathewsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4 |
| LabadievilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| BourgCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.6 |
| Lockport HeightsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| KraemerCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gray, LA in?
- Gray is in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Gray, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gray include 70359.
- What is the population of Gray, LA?
- About 5,154 people live in Gray, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gray?
- Nearby places include Schriever (3.9 mi), Bayou Cane (4.7 mi), Lafourche Crossing (5.4 mi), Bayou Blue (5.7 mi), Bayou Country Club (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023