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Lafayette, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70507

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

16,558
301/sq mi
$64,049
Median income
$212,400
Median home value
29.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lafayette pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
301
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70507 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70507 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lafayette, Lafayette County, Louisiana, home to 16,558 residents across 54.9 square miles, a density of 301 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70507 reports a modest median household income of $64,049 (7% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $29,765. Local economic indicators show a 18.2% poverty rate alongside 4.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $212,400 for a typical home value (20% above the state average), with rent averaging $927 a month; 71.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lafayette County, letting you compare 70507 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 70507

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lafayette, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70507.

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 70507, 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

16,558

Population

54.9

Area (sq mi)

301

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 70507?

36.5

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 43.0%
African American 49.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$64,049

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$29,765

Per Capita Income

18.2%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70507 ranks nationally

Lafayette, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$64,049 37th percentile higher than 37% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.5%

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

What does housing look like?

8,401

Total Housing Units

7,521

Occupied Units

880

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.8%
Renter 28.2%

$212,400

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$927

Median Rent

1987

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

+0.7%

YoY Change (2024)

204

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+104%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70507 have increased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.9% 165
2021 +6.5% 175
2022 +5.0% 184
2023 +9.8% 202
2024 +0.7% 204

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 409 business establishments in ZIP 70507, employing approximately 7,820 people with a combined annual payroll of $384,040,000.

409

Businesses

7,820

Employees

$384.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 56 13.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 48 11.7%
Construction 43 10.5%
Wholesale trade 40 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 33 8.1%
Accommodation and food services 31 7.6%
Other services (except public administration) 31 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 6.4%
Transportation and warehousing 25 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 5.1%
Manufacturing 18 4.4%
Finance and insurance 9 2.2%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 8 2.0%
Information 7 1.7%
Educational services 7 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.0%

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 70507 vs 70520 →

ZIP 70507 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 70507 ranks #6 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 70507 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 70507 ranks #3 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
70520 Carencro, LA 18,405 3.5 mi
70501 Lafayette, LA 31,358 3.8 mi
70583 Scott, LA 11,693 5.7 mi
70508 Lafayette, LA 34,810 8.7 mi
70506 Lafayette, LA 41,163 6.7 mi
70503 Lafayette, LA 27,816 7.7 mi
70541 Grand Coteau, LA 432 10.0 mi
70584 Sunset, LA 7,358 8.5 mi
70529 Duson, LA 11,752 9.8 mi
70512 Arnaudville, LA 9,780 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lafayette County

70506 standard
Lafayette, LA
Pop: 41,163
70508 standard
Lafayette, LA
Pop: 34,810
70501 standard
Lafayette, LA
Pop: 31,358
70503 standard
Lafayette, LA
Pop: 27,816
70592 standard
Youngsville, LA
Pop: 18,878
70520 standard
Carencro, LA
Pop: 18,405

Related Areas

Lafayette County Lafayette, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70507 in? ▼
ZIP code 70507 (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 70507? ▼
ZIP code 70507 in Lafayette, LA has a population of 16,558 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70507? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70507 is $64,049, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70507? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70507 is $212,400, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70507? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70507 is African American at 49.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70507? ▼
ZIP code 70507 has 409 business establishments employing approximately 7,820 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70507? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70507 are: Retail trade (56), Professional, scientific, and technical services (48), Construction (43). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70507? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70507 increased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. 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 70507? ▼
In ZIP code 70507, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.5% 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 70507? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70507 is 24.7 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 70507? ▼
In ZIP code 70507, approximately 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70507? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70507 is 18.2% 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.