PlainZIP

Breaux Bridge, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70517

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

26,500
73/sq mi
$60,778
Median income
$162,100
Median home value
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Breaux Bridge pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
73
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70517 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70517 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Breaux Bridge, St. Martin County, Louisiana, with 26,500 residents across 362.5 square miles, a density of 73 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70517 reports a modest median household income of $60,778 (2% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $30,139. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.2%. Median home value sits at $162,100 (8% below the state average), median rent at $978 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 70517 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 2 additional ZIPs in St. Martin County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 70517

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Breaux Bridge, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70517.

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 70517, Breaux Bridge, 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

26,500

Population

362.5

Area (sq mi)

73

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70517?

38.3

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 61.4%
African American 29.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$60,778

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$30,139

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70517 ranks nationally

Breaux Bridge, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,778 30th percentile higher than 30% 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 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

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

What does housing look like?

11,779

Total Housing Units

9,586

Occupied Units

2,193

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.8%
Renter 24.2%

$162,100

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$978

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

+8.9%

YoY Change (2024)

215

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+115%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70517 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 170
2021 +5.5% 179
2022 +11.1% 199
2023 -0.7% 197
2024 +8.9% 215

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 465 business establishments in ZIP 70517, employing approximately 5,044 people with a combined annual payroll of $236,810,000.

465

Businesses

5,044

Employees

$236.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 90 19.4%
Construction 67 14.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 47 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 43 9.3%
Health care and social assistance 42 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 36 7.7%
Manufacturing 21 4.5%
Finance and insurance 20 4.3%
Wholesale trade 19 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 17 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 3.2%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 13 2.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.9%
Information 7 1.5%
Educational services 5 1.1%

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 70517 vs 70582 →

ZIP 70517 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 70517 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 70517 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 70517 ranks the highest of 3 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
70582 Saint Martinville, LA 19,781 9.7 mi
70512 Arnaudville, LA 9,780 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Martin County

70582 standard
Saint Martinville, LA
Pop: 19,781
70519 standard
Cade, LA
Pop: 222

Related Areas

St. Martin County Breaux Bridge, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70517 in? ▼
ZIP code 70517 (Breaux Bridge) is located in St. Martin County, Louisiana. St. Martin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-martin-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70517? ▼
ZIP code 70517 in Breaux Bridge, LA has a population of 26,500 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70517? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70517 is $60,778, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70517? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70517 is $162,100, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70517? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70517 is White at 61.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70517? ▼
ZIP code 70517 has 465 business establishments employing approximately 5,044 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70517? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70517 are: Retail trade (90), Construction (67), Professional, scientific, and technical services (47). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70517? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70517 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. 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 70517? ▼
In ZIP code 70517, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% 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 70517? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70517 is 27.0 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 70517? ▼
In ZIP code 70517, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70517? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70517 is 16.3% 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.