The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70037 sells for about $410,000, or $175 per square foot.
Prices are up +28% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 131 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,606 a month.
ZIP 70037 — Belle Chasse
The housing market in 70037 shows signs of price appreciation, with median sale prices in the broader Plaquemines Parish reaching $410,000. Market activity is driven by demand for suburban living near the New Orleans metro area, though inventory remains constrained. Figures reflect parish-wide trends where ZIP-specific data is unavailable.
The area is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a suburban environment with proximity to New Orleans while maintaining a distinct community identity.
Median prices moved up 28.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 131 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.7% · poverty 9.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 70037, Plaquemines Parish LA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is located in a coastal region of southeast Louisiana, necessitating awareness of flood and hurricane-related insurance risks.
Belle Chasse serves as a primary hub for Plaquemines Parish, with economic activity tied to regional industry and proximity to the New Orleans metropolitan area.
Residents typically commute toward the New Orleans employment core via Highway 23.
The area features access to local parks and outdoor recreational opportunities typical of the Mississippi River delta region.
The local economy is supported by regional industry, including maritime and energy sectors common to Plaquemines Parish.
Highway 23 serves as the primary transit corridor connecting the area to the broader region.
Property insurance in this coastal region is subject to high hazard exposure, particularly regarding wind and flood coverage.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau via MapOfZipCodes and UnitedStatesZipCodes.
- Dave & Buster's New Orleans3.715.4 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.118 mi
- K1 Speed New Orleans4.618.7 mi
- Storyland4.518.2 mi
- Airborne X Harvey4.412 mi
- Caesars Superdome4.615.5 mi
- New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center4.514.9 mi
- Smoothie King Center4.615.4 mi
- Preservation Hall4.715.9 mi
- The Sazerac House4.915.4 mi
- AMC Westbank Palace 164.311.8 mi
- Airboat Adventures4.76.3 mi
- Airborne X Harvey4.412 mi
- New Orleans Airboat Tours, LLC4.94.2 mi
- St. Bernard State Park4.512 mi
- The National WWII Museum4.814.9 mi
- Jackson Square4.715.8 mi
- Napoleon House4.615.7 mi
- The Sazerac House4.915.4 mi
- Mardi Gras World4.414.2 mi
- Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve4.78.4 mi
- St. Bernard State Park4.512 mi
- Oakdale Playground4.49.8 mi
- Kings Grant Playground4.411.3 mi
- Woodlands Conservancy’s Woodlands Trail4.511.8 mi
- Jean Lafitte Harbor4.87.1 mi
- Joe's Landing4.65.4 mi
- Stonebridge Golf Club of New Orleans4.38.9 mi
- Timberlane Golf & Recreation4.410.2 mi
- Hong Kong Food Market4.411.1 mi
- dd's DISCOUNTS4.312.6 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.211 mi
- Burlington3.712 mi
- Crescent Market4.510.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community green space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.