Gray, LA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Looking for facts about Gray? It is an unincorporated community or census-designated place in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, with an estimated 5,944 people according to our dataset. It lies at 29.678°N, 90.783°W in Central time. The sections below cover its size, ZIP codes, neighbors and distances.

What are the key facts about Gray, LA?

What is the population of Gray, LA?

Gray has an estimated population of 5,944. That makes it the 104th largest of the 474 places we list in Louisiana, and the 4th largest of 9 places in Terrebonne Parish. The typical place in Louisiana has about 1,380 residents, so Gray is roughly 4.3 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Louisiana with a similar population include Cut Off (5,985), Inniswold (5,963), Patterson (5,792), Brownfields (5,772), Violet (5,755). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Gray differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Gray?

Gray has about 510 people per square mile (197 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Louisiana, it is denser than about 47% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Gray use?

Gray uses 3 ZIP codes: 70359, 70360, 70364. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 7 are assigned to the south-central states (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Gray in?

Gray is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Quincy, FL, about 375 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Gray located in Louisiana?

Gray lies in the southeastern part of Louisiana, at 29.678° north latitude and 90.783° west longitude. The state capital, Baton Rouge, is about 57 miles to the north. The closest listed place in another state is Picayune, MS, roughly 89 miles to the northeast, which shows how near Gray is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Houma, LA, 8 miles to the southeast.

Which cities are near Gray, LA?

The closest listed place to Gray is Bayou Cane, LA, 4.2 miles to the southeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 3 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Gray in?

Gray is in Terrebonne Parish, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 22109. The county contains 9 places in our data, 4 of which have their own page here and 5 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Houma (140,469), Bayou Cane (20,093), Schriever (6,500), Bourg (2,479), Chauvin (2,408). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Gray from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Gray is closest to Houston, TX at about 276 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,644 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Gray?

Yes. Our data lists 3 other places named Gray: Gray, GA (4,563), Gray, TN (1,016), Gray, IA (57). When you search for Gray, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Gray in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.

Planning a move to Gray?

If you are weighing Gray, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

Where to go next

Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.