Delcambre, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70528
Vermilion Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,333
- 201/sq mi High-density area
- $49,676
- Median income Below-median income area
- $125,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Delcambre pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 201
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70528 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 70528 covers 11.6 square miles in Delcambre, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,333 residents on file, a density of 201 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70528 reports a modest median household income of $49,676 (17% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,080. The poverty rate is 21.7%, 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 $125,700 (29% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $815; owner occupancy is 73.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Vermilion Parish, so 70528 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 70528
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Delcambre, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70528.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 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 70528, Delcambre, 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
2,333
Population
11.6
Area (sq mi)
201
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70528?
36.2
Median Age
44.7%
Male
55.3%
Female
3.7%
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?
$49,676
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$24,080
Per Capita Income
21.7%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
31.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70528 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Delcambre, 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)
$49,676 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
1,014housing units
1,014
Total Housing Units
905
Occupied Units
109
Vacant Units
3.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$125,700
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$815
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 70528, employing approximately 284 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,941,000.
31
Businesses
284
Employees
$14.9M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 16.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 16.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 12.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 12.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 9.7% |
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 70528 vs 70533 →
ZIP 70528 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70560
New Iberia (70560)
42,022 residents
- 70592
Youngsville (70592)
18,878 residents
- 70533 7,385
Erath (70533)
7,385 residents
- 70528 2,333
Delcambre (70528)
2,333 residents
- 70519 222
Cade (70519)
222 residents
- 70513 124
Avery Island (70513)
124 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70528 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70528 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70592
Youngsville (70592)
$93,204 median income
- 70533
Erath (70533)
$56,995 median income
- 70528
Delcambre (70528)
$49,676 median income
- 70560
New Iberia (70560)
$45,509 median income
- 70513
Avery Island (70513)
$43,886 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70528 ranks #3 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 70528, 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 (2,333 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 70528 in?
ZIP code 70528 (Delcambre) is located in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. Vermilion Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vermilion-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70528?
ZIP code 70528 in Delcambre, LA has a population of 2,333 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70528?
The median household income in ZIP 70528 is $49,676, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70528?
The median home value in ZIP 70528 is $125,700, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70528?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70528 is White at 84.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70528?
ZIP code 70528 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 284 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70528?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70528 are: Retail trade (5), Other services (except public administration) (5), Wholesale trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70528?
In ZIP code 70528, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.2% 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 70528?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70528 is 31.0 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 70528?
In ZIP code 70528, approximately 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70528?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70528 is 21.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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