PlainZIP

Broussard, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70518

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

12,297
113/sq mi
$106,710
Median income
$297,900
Median home value
34.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Broussard pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
113
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70518 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70518 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Broussard, Lafayette County, Louisiana, home to 12,297 residents across 108.5 square miles, a density of 113 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70518 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,710 (79% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $46,740. Local economic indicators show a 12.7% poverty rate alongside 3.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $297,900 (68% above the state average), median rent at $992 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lafayette County, letting you compare 70518 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 70518

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Broussard, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70518.

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 70518, Broussard, 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

12,297

Population

108.5

Area (sq mi)

113

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70518?

34.9

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 73.1%
African American 15.7%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

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?

$106,710

Median Household Income

+79% vs state

$46,740

Per Capita Income

12.7%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70518 ranks nationally

Broussard, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$106,710 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.2%

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

What does housing look like?

7,010

Total Housing Units

6,419

Occupied Units

591

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.3%
Renter 15.7%

$297,900

Median Home Value

+68% vs state

$992

Median Rent

2003

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

+7.8%

YoY Change (2024)

202

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+102%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70518 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 161
2021 +4.8% 168
2022 +13.1% 191
2023 -1.9% 187
2024 +7.8% 202

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 926 business establishments in ZIP 70518, employing approximately 16,340 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,168,193,000.

926

Businesses

16,340

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 141 15.2%
Manufacturing 91 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 86 9.3%
Retail trade 84 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 70 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 69 7.5%
Construction 66 7.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 62 6.7%
Health care and social assistance 57 6.2%
Other services (except public administration) 51 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 4.6%
Finance and insurance 30 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 29 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.4%
Information 12 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.9%
Educational services 7 0.8%
Utilities 5 0.5%

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 70518 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 70518 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 70518 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 70518 ranks the highest of 7 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
70519 Cade, LA 222 4.1 mi
70508 Lafayette, LA 34,810 6.2 mi
70592 Youngsville, LA 18,878 6.2 mi
70582 Saint Martinville, LA 19,781 8.6 mi
70501 Lafayette, LA 31,358 8.2 mi
70503 Lafayette, LA 27,816 8.3 mi
70558 Milton, LA 134 9.1 mi
70507 Lafayette, LA 16,558 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lafayette County

70506 standard
Lafayette, LA
Pop: 41,163
70508 standard
Lafayette, LA
Pop: 34,810
70501 standard
Lafayette, LA
Pop: 31,358
70503 standard
Lafayette, LA
Pop: 27,816
70592 standard
Youngsville, LA
Pop: 18,878
70520 standard
Carencro, LA
Pop: 18,405

Related Areas

Lafayette County Broussard, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70518 in? ▼
ZIP code 70518 (Broussard) is located in Lafayette County, Louisiana. Lafayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lafayette-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70518? ▼
ZIP code 70518 in Broussard, LA has a population of 12,297 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70518? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70518 is $106,710, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70518? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70518 is $297,900, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70518? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70518 is White at 73.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70518? ▼
ZIP code 70518 has 926 business establishments employing approximately 16,340 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70518? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70518 are: Wholesale trade (141), Manufacturing (91), Professional, scientific, and technical services (86). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70518? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70518 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. 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 70518? ▼
In ZIP code 70518, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.2% 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 70518? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70518 is 20.2 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 70518? ▼
In ZIP code 70518, approximately 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70518? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70518 is 12.7% 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.