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Lafayette, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70501

Lafayette County, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

31,358
775/sq mi
$33,365
Median income
$116,900
Median home value
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

3th 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 County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $19,208. Local economic indicators show a 36.3% poverty rate alongside 12.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $116,900 for a typical home value (34% below the state average), with rent averaging $936 a month; 41.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lafayette County, letting you compare 70501 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 70501?

36.9

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 18.5%
African American 72.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

12,747

Total Housing Units

10,795

Occupied Units

1,952

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 41.2%
Renter 58.8%

$116,900

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70501 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 70501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Lafayette County

70506 standard
Lafayette, LA
Pop: 41,163
70508 standard
Lafayette, LA
Pop: 34,810
70503 standard
Lafayette, LA
Pop: 27,816
70592 standard
Youngsville, LA
Pop: 18,878
70520 standard
Carencro, LA
Pop: 18,405
70507 standard
Lafayette, LA
Pop: 16,558

Related Areas

Lafayette County Lafayette, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70501 in? ▼
ZIP code 70501 (Lafayette) is located in Lafayette County, Louisiana. Lafayette County 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.