Crowley, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70526
Acadia Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,206
- 59/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $37,747
- Median income Below-median income area
- $157,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70526 (Crowley, LA) fell -6.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 195.6 in 2023 to 182.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70526 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Crowley, Acadia Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,410. Economic pressure is pronounced: 37.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.6%. Median home value is $157,800 (11% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $607; 55.4% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Acadia Parish, so 70526 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 70526
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Crowley, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70526.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
76 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
65 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
51 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
45 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
41 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70526?
38.8
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
1.4%
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?
$37,747
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$26,410
Per Capita Income
37.7%
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70526 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Crowley, 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)
$37,747 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
8,507housing units
8,507
Total Housing Units
7,450
Occupied Units
1,057
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$157,800
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 70526
Crowley (70526)
19,206 residents
- 70578
Rayne (70578)
16,122 residents
- 70543 4,077
Iota (70543)
4,077 residents
- 70559 2,943
Morse (70559)
2,943 residents
- 70531 1,261
Egan (70531)
1,261 residents
- 70534 899
Estherwood (70534)
899 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70526 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70526 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70559
Morse (70559)
$71,563 median income
- 70543
Iota (70543)
$62,083 median income
- 70578
Rayne (70578)
$49,875 median income
- 70534
Estherwood (70534)
$45,833 median income
- 70526
Crowley (70526)
$37,747 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70526, 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 (19,206 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 70526 in?
ZIP code 70526 (Crowley) 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 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.
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