Carencro, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70520
Lafayette Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,405
- 181/sq mi High-density area
- $62,575
- Median income Near-median income area
- $207,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,040. The poverty rate is 22.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $207,500 (17% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 79.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,085.
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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lafayette Parish, so 70520 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 70520
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carencro, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70520.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
44 establishments
- Construction
Construction
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70520?
38.9
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
2.1%
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?
$62,575
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$35,040
Per Capita Income
22.8%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70520 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Carencro, 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)
$62,575 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
9,059housing units
9,059
Total Housing Units
7,955
Occupied Units
1,104
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$207,500
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 70506
Lafayette (70506)
41,163 residents
- 70501
Lafayette (70501)
31,358 residents
- 70520
Carencro (70520)
18,405 residents
- 70507
Lafayette (70507)
16,558 residents
- 70529 11,752
Duson (70529)
11,752 residents
- 70583 11,693
Scott (70583)
11,693 residents
- 70512 9,780
Arnaudville (70512)
9,780 residents
- 70584 7,358
Sunset (70584)
7,358 residents
- 70541 432
Grand Coteau (70541)
432 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70520 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70520 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
- 70584
Sunset (70584)
$62,281 median income
- 70506
Lafayette (70506)
$57,379 median income
- 70529
Duson (70529)
$51,632 median income
- 70583
Scott (70583)
$51,470 median income
- 70541
Grand Coteau (70541)
$48,264 median income
- 70512
Arnaudville (70512)
$47,313 median income
- 70501
Lafayette (70501)
$33,365 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70520, 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 (18,405 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 70520 in?
ZIP code 70520 (Carencro) is located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. Lafayette Parish 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.
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