PlainZIP

Duson, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70529

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

11,752
128/sq mi
$51,632
Median income
$199,800
Median home value
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Duson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
128
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70529 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70529 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Duson, Lafayette County, Louisiana, home to 11,752 residents across 92.0 square miles, a density of 128 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70529 reports a modest median household income of $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%. The typical home here is valued at $199,800 (13% above the state average); renters pay a median of $849 monthly, and 74.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 70529, plus 6 more within Lafayette County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 70529

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Duson, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70529.

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 70529, Duson, 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

11,752

Population

92.0

Area (sq mi)

128

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70529?

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)

How much do residents earn?

$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

How ZIP 70529 ranks nationally

Duson, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,632 16th percentile higher than 16% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%

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

What does housing look like?

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)

How have home values changed over time?

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.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

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 70529 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 70529 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 70529 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 70529 ranks #8 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Lafayette County

70506 standard
Lafayette, LA
Pop: 41,163
70508 standard
Lafayette, LA
Pop: 34,810
70501 standard
Lafayette, LA
Pop: 31,358
70503 standard
Lafayette, LA
Pop: 27,816
70592 standard
Youngsville, LA
Pop: 18,878
70520 standard
Carencro, LA
Pop: 18,405

Related Areas

Lafayette County Duson, LA Louisiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.