Lafayette, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70506
Lafayette Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 41,163
- 767/sq mi High-density area
- $57,379
- Median income Below-median income area
- $218,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 36.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lafayette pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 767
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70506 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 70506 (Lafayette, LA) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 197.3 in 2023 to 201.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70506 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, with 41,163 residents across 53.6 square miles, a density of 767 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70506 reports a modest median household income of $57,379 (4% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,689. The poverty rate is 17.3%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $218,000 (23% above the average Louisiana ZIP), with only 49.6% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,042.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, 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 70506 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 70506
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lafayette, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70506.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
178 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
166 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
158 establishments
- Construction
Construction
114 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
97 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 70506, 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
41,163
Population
53.6
Area (sq mi)
767
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70506?
34.0
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
12.4%
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?
$57,379
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$33,689
Per Capita Income
17.3%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
19.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70506 ranks nationally
Lafayette, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$57,379 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
20,374housing units
20,374
Total Housing Units
18,738
Occupied Units
1,636
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$218,000
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$1,042
Median Rent
1981
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
+2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
201
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+101%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70506 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 166 |
| 2021 | +4.9% | 174 |
| 2022 | +8.9% | 189 |
| 2023 | +4.1% | 197 |
| 2024 | +2.1% | 201 |
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 1,224 business establishments in ZIP 70506, employing approximately 17,951 people with a combined annual payroll of $974,280,000.
1,224
Businesses
17,951
Employees
$974.3M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 178 | 14.5% |
| Retail trade | 166 | 13.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 158 | 12.9% |
| Construction | 114 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 97 | 7.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 93 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 69 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 68 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 63 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 63 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 39 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 2.1% |
| Information | 26 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 20 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 1.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 14 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 0.9% |
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 70506 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
- 70520
Carencro (70520)
18,405 residents
- 70507
Lafayette (70507)
16,558 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 70506 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70506 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
- 70520
Carencro (70520)
$62,575 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 70506 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70503 | Lafayette, LA | 27,816 | 2.0 mi |
| 70529 | Duson, LA | 11,752 | 4.8 mi |
| 70508 | Lafayette, LA | 34,810 | 4.2 mi |
| 70558 | Milton, LA | 134 | 6.6 mi |
| 70583 | Scott, LA | 11,693 | 5.1 mi |
| 70501 | Lafayette, LA | 31,358 | 6.2 mi |
| 70507 | Lafayette, LA | 16,558 | 6.7 mi |
| 70555 | Maurice, LA | 7,372 | 8.8 mi |
| 70520 | Carencro, LA | 18,405 | 9.8 mi |
| 70592 | Youngsville, LA | 18,878 | 8.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70506, 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 (41,163 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 70506 in?
ZIP code 70506 (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 70506?
ZIP code 70506 in Lafayette, LA has a population of 41,163 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70506?
The median household income in ZIP 70506 is $57,379, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70506?
The median home value in ZIP 70506 is $218,000, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70506?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70506 is White at 57.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70506?
ZIP code 70506 has 1,224 business establishments employing approximately 17,951 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70506?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70506 are: Health care and social assistance (178), Retail trade (166), Professional, scientific, and technical services (158). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70506?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70506 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. 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 70506?
In ZIP code 70506, 67.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.3% 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 70506?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70506 is 19.2 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 70506?
In ZIP code 70506, approximately 49.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70506?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70506 is 17.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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