PlainZIP

Crowley, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70526

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

19,206
59/sq mi
$37,747
Median income
$157,800
Median home value
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Crowley pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
59
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70526 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70526 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Crowley, Acadia County, Louisiana, home to 19,206 residents across 323.9 square miles, a density of 59 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70526 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,747 (37% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $26,410. Poverty here runs at 37.7%, with unemployment measured at 10.6%. On housing, the median home value is $157,800 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $607 per month, and 55.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Acadia County, letting you compare 70526 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 70526

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Crowley, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70526.

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 70526, Crowley, 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

19,206

Population

323.9

Area (sq mi)

59

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70526?

38.8

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 72.1%
African American 18.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$37,747

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$26,410

Per Capita Income

37.7%

Poverty Rate

10.6%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70526 ranks nationally

Crowley, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$37,747 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.7%

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

What does housing look like?

8,507

Total Housing Units

7,450

Occupied Units

1,057

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.4%
Renter 44.6%

$157,800

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$607

Median Rent

1974

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

-6.9%

YoY Change (2024)

182

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+82%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70526 have decreased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +82% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 173
2021 +2.9% 178
2022 +7.2% 191
2023 +2.6% 196
2024 -6.9% 182

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 452 business establishments in ZIP 70526, employing approximately 5,603 people with a combined annual payroll of $213,808,000.

452

Businesses

5,603

Employees

$213.8M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 76 16.8%
Retail trade 65 14.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 51 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 45 10.0%
Finance and insurance 41 9.1%
Construction 33 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 31 6.9%
Manufacturing 21 4.7%
Wholesale trade 20 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.2%
Information 9 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.3%
Utilities 5 1.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 0.9%
Educational services 4 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.7%

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 70526 vs 70534 →

ZIP 70526 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 70526 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 70526 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 70526 ranks #5 of 5 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
70534 Estherwood, LA 899 3.9 mi
70578 Rayne, LA 16,122 7.2 mi
70531 Egan, LA 1,261 7.8 mi
70559 Morse, LA 2,943 9.5 mi
70543 Iota, LA 4,077 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Acadia County

70578 standard
Rayne, LA
Pop: 16,122
70525 standard
Church Point, LA
Pop: 13,150
70543 standard
Iota, LA
Pop: 4,077
70559 standard
Morse, LA
Pop: 2,943
70516 standard
Branch, LA
Pop: 1,546
70531 standard
Egan, LA
Pop: 1,261

Related Areas

Acadia County Crowley, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70526 in? ▼
ZIP code 70526 (Crowley) is located in Acadia County, Louisiana. Acadia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/acadia-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70526? ▼
ZIP code 70526 in Crowley, LA has a population of 19,206 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70526? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70526 is $37,747, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70526? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70526 is $157,800, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70526? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70526 is White at 72.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70526? ▼
ZIP code 70526 has 452 business establishments employing approximately 5,603 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70526? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70526 are: Health care and social assistance (76), Retail trade (65), Professional, scientific, and technical services (51). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70526? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70526 decreased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 82%. 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 70526? ▼
In ZIP code 70526, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% 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 70526? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70526 is 23.2 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 70526? ▼
In ZIP code 70526, approximately 55.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70526? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70526 is 37.7% 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.