ZIP Code 70529

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Duson · Lafayette County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70529 in Duson, Louisiana has a population of 11,752. The median household income is $51,632, which is 32% below the national average. Median home value is $199,800, 28% below the US average. 20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70529 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 92.0 square miles in Duson, Lafayette County, Louisiana. The area is home to 11,752 residents, producing a population density of 128 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 70529 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70529 sits at $51,632 (13% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $28,510. The poverty rate stands at 23.3% and the unemployment rate at 9.2%. On housing, the median home value is $199,800 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $849 per month, and 74.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70529 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lafayette County, so you can benchmark 70529 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 70529

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70529 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70529 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 70529 (establishments) Top 5 1. Construction 46 2. Retail trade 27 3. Manufacturing 13 4. Other services (except public ad 13 5. Health care and social assistanc 10 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 70529. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70529, Duson, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

11,752

Population

92.0

Area (sq mi)

128

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

39.6

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 71.5%
African American 15.7%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

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)

Income & Employment

$51,632

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$28,510

Per Capita Income

23.3%

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%

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

Housing

6,340

Total Housing Units

5,661

Occupied Units

679

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.2%
Renter 25.8%

$199,800

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$849

Median Rent

1995

Median Year Built

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

Home Value Trends

FHFA House Price Index — annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

203

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+103%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70529 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -3.7% 165
2021 +8.2% 178
2022 +6.7% 190
2023 +3.3% 196
2024 +3.4% 203

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.

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 168 business establishments in ZIP 70529, employing approximately 1,520 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,936,000.

168

Businesses

1,520

Employees

$69.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 46 27.4%
Retail trade 27 16.1%
Manufacturing 13 7.7%
Other services (except public administration) 13 7.7%
Health care and social assistance 10 6.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 5.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 8 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 8 4.8%
Wholesale trade 6 3.6%
Finance and insurance 6 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 1.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
70506 Lafayette, LA 41,163 4.8 mi
70583 Scott, LA 11,693 5.0 mi
70503 Lafayette, LA 27,816 6.3 mi
70578 Rayne, LA 16,122 6.3 mi
70555 Maurice, LA 7,372 8.1 mi
70508 Lafayette, LA 34,810 8.5 mi
70558 Milton, LA 134 8.4 mi
70507 Lafayette, LA 16,558 9.8 mi
70520 Carencro, LA 18,405 12.0 mi
70592 Youngsville, LA 18,878 12.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70529 in?
ZIP code 70529 (Duson) is located in Lafayette County, Louisiana. Lafayette County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/lafayette-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70529?
ZIP code 70529 in Duson, LA has a population of 11,752 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70529?
The median household income in ZIP 70529 is $51,632, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70529?
The median home value in ZIP 70529 is $199,800, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70529?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70529 is White at 71.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70529?
ZIP code 70529 has 168 business establishments employing approximately 1,520 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70529?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70529 are: Construction (46), Retail trade (27), Manufacturing (13). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70529?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70529 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 70529?
In ZIP code 70529, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% 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 70529?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70529 is 26.7 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 70529?
In ZIP code 70529, approximately 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70529?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70529 is 23.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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