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Larose, LA

Census-designated place in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70373.

Population

5,515

Land area

10.9sq mi

People per sq mi

507

ZIP codes

1

Larose and its ZIP codes

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Larose at a glance

  • Larose is about 4.8 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
  • It is the 97th most populous of 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
  • Households here earn a median of $80,577 a year, 33% more than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $176,300 (19% below Louisiana) and median rent is $760 a month.

Local data for Larose, LA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Larose, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$80,577

Poverty rate

12.0%

Median home value

$176,300

Median rent

$760/mo

Homeownership

88.3%

Bachelor's or higher

10.5%

Median age

42.5

Average commute

26.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (1,223), Italian Americans (388), Mexican Americans (259).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lafourche Parish. PPP loans are for Larose.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$68,017

35,052 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$64,579

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.9B

FY 2026, $29,988 per person

Lafourche Parish economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone90.3%
  • Carpooled7.1%
  • Public transit0.3%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Larose, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

172

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

7,963

23.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 45°F

66.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Larose, LA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

46.7%

U.S. 33.3% +13.4 pts

Diabetes

15.3%

U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts

Smoking

21.1%

U.S. 12.8% +8.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.7%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

ZIP codes in Larose

1 in or overlapping Larose. Population shown

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Cities near Larose

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Cut OffCensus-designated place4.8 mi14.6
GallianoCensus-designated place9.1 mi11.1
LockportTown11 mi1.1
Lockport HeightsCensus-designated place12 mi1.3
MontegutCensus-designated place13 mi4.2
MathewsCensus-designated place13 mi4
BourgCensus-designated place14 mi5.6
Golden MeadowTown14 mi2.4
ChauvinCensus-designated place15 mi4.8
PresquilleCensus-designated place16 mi0.8
Bayou GaucheCensus-designated place18 mi12.9
Des AllemandsCensus-designated place18 mi9.9
BaratariaCensus-designated place19 mi4.3
RacelandCensus-designated place19 mi21.6
LafitteCensus-designated place20 mi4.8
Jean LafitteTown20 mi5.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Larose, LA in?
Larose is in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
What ZIP codes are in Larose, LA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Larose include 70373.
What is the population of Larose, LA?
About 5,515 people live in Larose, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Larose?
Nearby places include Cut Off (4.8 mi), Galliano (9.1 mi), Lockport (11 mi), Lockport Heights (12 mi), Montegut (13 mi).

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