Lafayette, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70503
Lafayette Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,816
- 907/sq mi High-density area
- $94,688
- Median income Above-median income area
- $341,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lafayette pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 907
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70503 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70503 (Lafayette, LA) rose +3.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 188.3 in 2023 to 195.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70503 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, with 27,816 residents across 30.7 square miles, a density of 907 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70503 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,688 (59% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $67,108. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $341,300 (93% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 65.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,150.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lafayette Parish, so 70503 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 70503
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lafayette, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70503.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
330 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
280 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
272 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
141 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
133 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 70503, 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
27,816
Population
30.7
Area (sq mi)
907
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70503?
38.4
Median Age
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
6.3%
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?
$94,688
Median Household Income
+59% vs state ZIP avg
$67,108
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
18.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70503 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Lafayette, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$94,688 Top 7% higher than 93% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,222housing units
13,222
Total Housing Units
11,971
Occupied Units
1,251
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$341,300
Median Home Value
+93% vs state ZIP avg
$1,150
Median Rent
1978
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
+3.6%
YoY Change (2024)
195
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+95%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70503 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 164 |
| 2021 | +5.2% | 172 |
| 2022 | +11.7% | 193 |
| 2023 | -2.2% | 188 |
| 2024 | +3.6% | 195 |
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 1,659 business establishments in ZIP 70503, employing approximately 22,175 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,181,859,000.
1,659
Businesses
22,175
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 330 | 19.9% |
| Retail trade | 280 | 16.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 272 | 16.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 141 | 8.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 133 | 8.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 114 | 6.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 104 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 72 | 4.3% |
| Construction | 59 | 3.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 35 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 1.6% |
| Information | 22 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 1.0% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 15 | 0.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 70503 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
- 70592
Youngsville (70592)
18,878 residents
- 70507
Lafayette (70507)
16,558 residents
- 70518 12,297
Broussard (70518)
12,297 residents
- 70529 11,752
Duson (70529)
11,752 residents
- 70583 11,693
Scott (70583)
11,693 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70503 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70503 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
- 70592
Youngsville (70592)
$93,204 median income
- 70508
Lafayette (70508)
$86,005 median income
- 70555
Maurice (70555)
$76,213 median income
- 70507
Lafayette (70507)
$64,049 median income
- 70506
Lafayette (70506)
$57,379 median income
- 70529
Duson (70529)
$51,632 median income
- 70583
Scott (70583)
$51,470 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70503 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70506 | Lafayette, LA | 41,163 | 2.0 mi |
| 70508 | Lafayette, LA | 34,810 | 2.3 mi |
| 70558 | Milton, LA | 134 | 5.1 mi |
| 70529 | Duson, LA | 11,752 | 6.3 mi |
| 70501 | Lafayette, LA | 31,358 | 6.2 mi |
| 70507 | Lafayette, LA | 16,558 | 7.7 mi |
| 70592 | Youngsville, LA | 18,878 | 7.0 mi |
| 70583 | Scott, LA | 11,693 | 7.0 mi |
| 70518 | Broussard, LA | 12,297 | 8.3 mi |
| 70555 | Maurice, LA | 7,372 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70503, 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 (27,816 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 70503 in?
ZIP code 70503 (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 70503?
ZIP code 70503 in Lafayette, LA has a population of 27,816 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70503?
The median household income in ZIP 70503 is $94,688, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70503?
The median home value in ZIP 70503 is $341,300, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70503?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70503 is White at 76.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70503?
ZIP code 70503 has 1,659 business establishments employing approximately 22,175 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70503?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70503 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (330), Retail trade (280), Health care and social assistance (272). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70503?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70503 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 95%. 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 70503?
In ZIP code 70503, 70.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.5% 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 70503?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70503 is 18.9 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 70503?
In ZIP code 70503, approximately 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70503?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70503 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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