Church Point, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70525
Acadia Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,150
- 47/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $44,697
- Median income Below-median income area
- $119,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Church Point pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 47
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70525 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 70525 (Church Point, LA) fell -5.4% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 70525 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Church Point, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, home to 13,150 residents across 282.2 square miles, a density of 47 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70525 reports a modest median household income of $44,697 (25% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,162. The poverty rate is 27.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $119,800 (32% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $831; owner occupancy is 65.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Acadia Parish, so 70525 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 70525
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Church Point, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70525.
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 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 70525, Church Point, 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
13,150
Population
282.2
Area (sq mi)
47
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70525?
38.5
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
2.7%
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?
$44,697
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$24,162
Per Capita Income
27.0%
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70525 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Church Point, 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)
$44,697 26th percentile higher than 26% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Louisiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
5,610housing units
5,610
Total Housing Units
5,057
Occupied Units
553
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$119,800
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$831
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 192 business establishments in ZIP 70525, employing approximately 1,708 people with a combined annual payroll of $55,463,000.
192
Businesses
1,708
Employees
$55.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 31 | 16.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 15.1% |
| Retail trade | 28 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 5.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 3.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.6% |
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 70525 vs 70516 →
ZIP 70525 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70570
Opelousas (70570)
38,987 residents
- 70525 13,150
Church Point (70525)
13,150 residents
- 70584 7,358
Sunset (70584)
7,358 residents
- 70516 1,546
Branch (70516)
1,546 residents
- 70524 314
Chataignier (70524)
314 residents
- 70550 174
Lawtell (70550)
174 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70525 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70525 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70584
Sunset (70584)
$62,281 median income
- 70516
Branch (70516)
$53,750 median income
- 70525
Church Point (70525)
$44,697 median income
- 70570
Opelousas (70570)
$44,612 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70525 ranks #3 of 4 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 70525, 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 (13,150 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 70525 in?
ZIP code 70525 (Church Point) is located in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. Acadia Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/acadia-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70525?
ZIP code 70525 in Church Point, LA has a population of 13,150 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70525?
The median household income in ZIP 70525 is $44,697, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70525?
The median home value in ZIP 70525 is $119,800, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70525?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70525 is White at 66.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70525?
ZIP code 70525 has 192 business establishments employing approximately 1,708 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70525?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70525 are: Construction (31), Professional, scientific, and technical services (29), Retail trade (28). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70525?
In ZIP code 70525, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.1% 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 70525?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70525 is 27.9 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 70525?
In ZIP code 70525, approximately 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70525?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70525 is 27.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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