ZIP Code 70510

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Abbeville · Vermilion County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70510 in Abbeville, Louisiana has a population of 25,313. The median household income is $49,717, which is 35% below the national average. Median home value is $147,600, 47% below the US average. 19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70510 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 597.0 square miles in Abbeville, Vermilion County, Louisiana. The area is home to 25,313 residents, producing a population density of 42 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 70510 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70510 sits at $49,717 (17% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $29,475. The poverty rate stands at 21.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $147,600 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $823 per month, and 68.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70510 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Vermilion County, so you can benchmark 70510 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 70510

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70510 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70510 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 70510 (establishments) Top 5 1. Retail trade 93 2. Health care and social assistanc 61 3. Professional, scientific, and te 53 4. Accommodation and food services 47 5. Other services (except public ad 43 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 70510. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

25,313

Population

597.0

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

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)

Income & Employment

$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

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

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

Housing

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)

Home Value Trends

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.

Local Business Landscape

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.

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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.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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