Lafayette, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70501
Lafayette Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,358
- 775/sq mi High-density area
- $33,365
- Median income Below-median income area
- $116,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lafayette pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 775
- people per sq mi
- 41%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70501 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 70501 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, with 31,358 residents across 40.4 square miles, a density of 775 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70501 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $33,365 (44% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,208. Economic pressure is pronounced: 36.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $116,900 (34% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $936; owner occupancy is 41.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lafayette Parish, so 70501 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 70501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lafayette, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70501.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
160 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
131 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
95 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
92 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
68 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70501, Lafayette, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
31,358
Population
40.4
Area (sq mi)
775
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70501?
36.9
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
2.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$33,365
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$19,208
Per Capita Income
36.3%
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70501 ranks nationally
Lafayette, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$33,365 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,747housing units
12,747
Total Housing Units
10,795
Occupied Units
1,952
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$116,900
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$936
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+0.6%
YoY Change (2024)
192
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+92%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70501 have increased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 162 |
| 2021 | +3.6% | 168 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 188 |
| 2023 | +1.6% | 191 |
| 2024 | +0.6% | 192 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 783 business establishments in ZIP 70501, employing approximately 15,157 people with a combined annual payroll of $695,544,000.
783
Businesses
15,157
Employees
$695.5M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 160 | 20.4% |
| Retail trade | 131 | 16.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 95 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 92 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 68 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 53 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 28 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 2.7% |
| Construction | 19 | 2.4% |
| Information | 18 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 6 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 70501 vs 70507 →
ZIP 70501 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70506
Lafayette (70506)
41,163 residents
- 70508
Lafayette (70508)
34,810 residents
- 70501
Lafayette (70501)
31,358 residents
- 70503
Lafayette (70503)
27,816 residents
- 70520
Carencro (70520)
18,405 residents
- 70507
Lafayette (70507)
16,558 residents
- 70518 12,297
Broussard (70518)
12,297 residents
- 70583 11,693
Scott (70583)
11,693 residents
- 70584 7,358
Sunset (70584)
7,358 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70501 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70518
Broussard (70518)
$106,710 median income
- 70503
Lafayette (70503)
$94,688 median income
- 70508
Lafayette (70508)
$86,005 median income
- 70507
Lafayette (70507)
$64,049 median income
- 70520
Carencro (70520)
$62,575 median income
- 70584
Sunset (70584)
$62,281 median income
- 70506
Lafayette (70506)
$57,379 median income
- 70583
Scott (70583)
$51,470 median income
- 70501 $33,365
Lafayette (70501)
$33,365 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70501 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70507 | Lafayette, LA | 16,558 | 3.8 mi |
| 70508 | Lafayette, LA | 34,810 | 6.3 mi |
| 70506 | Lafayette, LA | 41,163 | 6.2 mi |
| 70503 | Lafayette, LA | 27,816 | 6.2 mi |
| 70520 | Carencro, LA | 18,405 | 6.9 mi |
| 70583 | Scott, LA | 11,693 | 8.0 mi |
| 70518 | Broussard, LA | 12,297 | 8.2 mi |
| 70558 | Milton, LA | 134 | 10.9 mi |
| 70584 | Sunset, LA | 7,358 | 12.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70501, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (31,358 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 70501 in?
ZIP code 70501 (Lafayette) is located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. Lafayette Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lafayette-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70501?
ZIP code 70501 in Lafayette, LA has a population of 31,358 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70501?
The median household income in ZIP 70501 is $33,365, which is 56% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70501?
The median home value in ZIP 70501 is $116,900, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70501?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70501 is African American at 72.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70501?
ZIP code 70501 has 783 business establishments employing approximately 15,157 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70501?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70501 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (160), Retail trade (131), Accommodation and food services (95). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70501?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70501 increased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70501?
In ZIP code 70501, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 70501?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70501 is 20.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70501?
In ZIP code 70501, approximately 41.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70501?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70501 is 36.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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