PlainZIP

Carencro, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70520

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

18,405
181/sq mi
$62,575
Median income
$207,500
Median home value
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
181
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70520 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70520 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carencro, Lafayette County, Louisiana, home to 18,405 residents across 102.0 square miles, a density of 181 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70520 reports a modest median household income of $62,575 (5% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $35,040. Poverty here runs at 22.8%, with unemployment measured at 6.6%. The typical home here is valued at $207,500 (17% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,085 monthly, and 79.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lafayette County, so you can benchmark 70520 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 70520

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carencro, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70520.

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 70520, Carencro, 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

18,405

Population

102.0

Area (sq mi)

181

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70520?

38.9

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 56.0%
African American 32.7%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$62,575

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$35,040

Per Capita Income

22.8%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70520 ranks nationally

Carencro, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,575 34th percentile higher than 34% 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 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%

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

What does housing look like?

9,059

Total Housing Units

7,955

Occupied Units

1,104

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.5%
Renter 20.5%

$207,500

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$1,085

Median Rent

1994

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

-0.1%

YoY Change (2024)

197

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+97%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70520 have decreased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 157
2021 +6.5% 167
2022 +13.9% 191
2023 +3.3% 197
2024 -0.1% 197

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 349 business establishments in ZIP 70520, employing approximately 3,797 people with a combined annual payroll of $195,299,000.

349

Businesses

3,797

Employees

$195.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 49 14.0%
Health care and social assistance 44 12.6%
Construction 38 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 36 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 27 7.7%
Finance and insurance 25 7.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 24 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 6.6%
Transportation and warehousing 16 4.6%
Manufacturing 14 4.0%
Wholesale trade 14 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 3.1%
Educational services 5 1.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.9%
Information 3 0.9%

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 70520 vs 70507 →

ZIP 70520 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 70520 ranks #3 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 70520 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 70520 ranks #2 of 9 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
70507 Lafayette, LA 16,558 3.5 mi
70541 Grand Coteau, LA 432 6.5 mi
70584 Sunset, LA 7,358 5.5 mi
70501 Lafayette, LA 31,358 6.9 mi
70583 Scott, LA 11,693 7.2 mi
70506 Lafayette, LA 41,163 9.8 mi
70512 Arnaudville, LA 9,780 8.8 mi
70529 Duson, LA 11,752 12.0 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
70507 standard
Lafayette, LA
Pop: 16,558

Related Areas

Lafayette County Carencro, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70520 in? ▼
ZIP code 70520 (Carencro) 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 70520? ▼
ZIP code 70520 in Carencro, LA has a population of 18,405 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70520? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70520 is $62,575, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70520? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70520 is $207,500, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70520? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70520 is White at 56.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70520? ▼
ZIP code 70520 has 349 business establishments employing approximately 3,797 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70520? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70520 are: Retail trade (49), Health care and social assistance (44), Construction (38). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70520? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70520 decreased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. 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 70520? ▼
In ZIP code 70520, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% 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 70520? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70520 is 28.9 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 70520? ▼
In ZIP code 70520, approximately 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70520? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70520 is 22.8% 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.