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Abbeville, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70510

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

25,313
42/sq mi
$49,717
Median income
$147,600
Median home value
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Abbeville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
42
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70510 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70510 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Abbeville, Vermilion County, Louisiana, with 25,313 residents across 597.0 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70510 reports a modest median household income of $49,717 (17% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $29,475. 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.4%. The typical home here is valued at $147,600 (17% below the state average); renters pay a median of $823 monthly, and 68.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Vermilion County, letting you compare 70510 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 70510

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Abbeville, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70510.

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 70510, Abbeville, 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

25,313

Population

597.0

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70510?

40.7

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 67.1%
African American 23.7%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$49,717

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$29,475

Per Capita Income

21.1%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70510 ranks nationally

Abbeville, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,717 14th percentile higher than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

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

What does housing look like?

11,779

Total Housing Units

9,715

Occupied Units

2,064

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.8%
Renter 31.2%

$147,600

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$823

Median Rent

1977

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

+5.2%

YoY Change (2024)

175

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+75%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70510 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.3% 155
2021 +3.7% 160
2022 -1.0% 159
2023 +5.0% 167
2024 +5.2% 175

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 498 business establishments in ZIP 70510, employing approximately 6,226 people with a combined annual payroll of $300,209,000.

498

Businesses

6,226

Employees

$300.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 93 18.7%
Health care and social assistance 61 12.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 53 10.6%
Accommodation and food services 47 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 43 8.6%
Finance and insurance 41 8.2%
Construction 38 7.6%
Manufacturing 20 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 4.0%
Wholesale trade 19 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 18 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 2.6%
Educational services 10 2.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 7 1.4%
Information 7 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 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 70510 vs 70575 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
70575 Perry, LA 55 4.3 mi

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Pop: 10,353
70533 standard
Erath, LA
Pop: 7,385
70555 standard
Maurice, LA
Pop: 7,372
70542 standard
Gueydan, LA
Pop: 3,435
70528 standard
Delcambre, LA
Pop: 2,333
70575 standard
Perry, LA
Pop: 55

Related Areas

Vermilion County Abbeville, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70510 in? ▼
ZIP code 70510 (Abbeville) is located in Vermilion County, Louisiana. Vermilion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vermilion-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70510? ▼
ZIP code 70510 in Abbeville, LA has a population of 25,313 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70510? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70510 is $49,717, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70510? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70510 is $147,600, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70510? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70510 is White at 67.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70510? ▼
ZIP code 70510 has 498 business establishments employing approximately 6,226 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70510? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70510 are: Retail trade (93), Health care and social assistance (61), Professional, scientific, and technical services (53). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70510? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70510 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. 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 70510? ▼
In ZIP code 70510, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% 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 70510? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70510 is 29.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70510? ▼
In ZIP code 70510, approximately 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70510? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70510 is 21.1% 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.