Lafayette, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70507
Lafayette Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,558
- 301/sq mi High-density area
- $64,049
- Median income Near-median income area
- $212,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,765. The poverty rate is 18.2%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $212,400 (20% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 71.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $927.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lafayette Parish, so 70507 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 70507
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lafayette, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70507.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
56 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
48 establishments
- Construction
Construction
43 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
33 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70507?
36.5
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
2.1%
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?
$64,049
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$29,765
Per Capita Income
18.2%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70507 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)
$64,049 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
8,401housing units
8,401
Total Housing Units
7,521
Occupied Units
880
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$212,400
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 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
- 70529 11,752
Duson (70529)
11,752 residents
- 70583 11,693
Scott (70583)
11,693 residents
- 70512 9,780
Arnaudville (70512)
9,780 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70507 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70507 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
- 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
- 70529
Duson (70529)
$51,632 median income
- 70583
Scott (70583)
$51,470 median income
- 70541
Grand Coteau (70541)
$48,264 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70507, 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 (16,558 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 70507 in?
ZIP code 70507 (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 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.
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