Arnaudville, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70512
St. Landry Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,780
- 40/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,313
- Median income Below-median income area
- $166,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Arnaudville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 40
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70512 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 70512 (Arnaudville, LA) rose +10.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 179.3 in 2023 to 198.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70512 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arnaudville, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, home to 9,780 residents across 245.7 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70512 reports a modest median household income of $47,313 (21% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,224. The poverty rate is 26.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $166,700 (6% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $534; 80.9% of occupied homes 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 38.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Landry Parish, so 70512 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 70512
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arnaudville, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70512.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 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 70512, Arnaudville, 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
9,780
Population
245.7
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70512?
38.4
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
0.3%
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?
$47,313
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$25,224
Per Capita Income
26.1%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
31.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70512 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Arnaudville, 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)
$47,313 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
4,215housing units
4,215
Total Housing Units
3,799
Occupied Units
416
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$166,700
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$534
Median Rent
1985
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
+10.6%
YoY Change (2024)
198
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+98%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70512 have increased 10.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 161 |
| 2021 | +2.8% | 165 |
| 2022 | +7.9% | 178 |
| 2023 | +0.5% | 179 |
| 2024 | +10.6% | 198 |
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 104 business establishments in ZIP 70512, employing approximately 808 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,914,000.
104
Businesses
808
Employees
$35.9M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 17 | 16.4% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 11.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 11.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 9.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 6.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 6.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.9% |
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 70512 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70517
Breaux Bridge (70517)
26,500 residents
- 70520
Carencro (70520)
18,405 residents
- 70507
Lafayette (70507)
16,558 residents
- 70512 9,780
Arnaudville (70512)
9,780 residents
- 70577 4,645
Port Barre (70577)
4,645 residents
- 70541 432
Grand Coteau (70541)
432 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70512 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70512 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70507
Lafayette (70507)
$64,049 median income
- 70520
Carencro (70520)
$62,575 median income
- 70517
Breaux Bridge (70517)
$60,778 median income
- 70541
Grand Coteau (70541)
$48,264 median income
- 70512
Arnaudville (70512)
$47,313 median income
- 70577
Port Barre (70577)
$47,072 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70512 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70512, 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 (9,780 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 70512 in?
ZIP code 70512 (Arnaudville) is located in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. St. Landry Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-landry-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70512?
ZIP code 70512 in Arnaudville, LA has a population of 9,780 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70512?
The median household income in ZIP 70512 is $47,313, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70512?
The median home value in ZIP 70512 is $166,700, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70512?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70512 is White at 70.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70512?
ZIP code 70512 has 104 business establishments employing approximately 808 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70512?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70512 are: Construction (17), Retail trade (12), Health care and social assistance (12). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70512?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70512 increased by 10.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 70512?
In ZIP code 70512, 64.8% 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 70512?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70512 is 31.5 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 70512?
In ZIP code 70512, approximately 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70512?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70512 is 26.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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