Eunice, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70535
St. Landry Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,215
- 47/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $44,381
- Median income Below-median income area
- $159,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Eunice pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 47
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70535 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 70535 (Eunice, LA) fell -5.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 197.2 in 2023 to 186.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70535 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Eunice, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, home to 18,215 residents across 390.9 square miles, a density of 47 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70535 reports a modest median household income of $44,381 (26% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,482. The poverty rate is 24.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $159,100 (10% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $817; 63.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Landry Parish, so 70535 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 70535
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eunice, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70535.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
81 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
62 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 establishments
- Construction
Construction
43 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 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 70535, Eunice, 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
18,215
Population
390.9
Area (sq mi)
47
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70535?
34.9
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
0.8%
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?
$44,381
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$25,482
Per Capita Income
24.5%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70535 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Eunice, 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)
$44,381 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
7,910housing units
7,910
Total Housing Units
7,069
Occupied Units
841
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,100
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$817
Median Rent
1978
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
-5.6%
YoY Change (2024)
186
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+86%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70535 have decreased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.0% | 164 |
| 2021 | -0.3% | 164 |
| 2022 | +10.2% | 180 |
| 2023 | +9.4% | 197 |
| 2024 | -5.6% | 186 |
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 457 business establishments in ZIP 70535, employing approximately 6,836 people with a combined annual payroll of $325,319,000.
457
Businesses
6,836
Employees
$325.3M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 81 | 17.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 62 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 47 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 43 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 2.2% |
| Utilities | 8 | 1.8% |
| Information | 8 | 1.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 7 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 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 70535 vs 70515 →
ZIP 70535 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70535
Eunice (70535)
18,215 residents
- 70554 5,582
Mamou (70554)
5,582 residents
- 70543 4,077
Iota (70543)
4,077 residents
- 70515 3,838
Basile (70515)
3,838 residents
- 70516 1,546
Branch (70516)
1,546 residents
- 70524 314
Chataignier (70524)
314 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70535 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70535 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70515
Basile (70515)
$65,991 median income
- 70543
Iota (70543)
$62,083 median income
- 70516
Branch (70516)
$53,750 median income
- 70535
Eunice (70535)
$44,381 median income
- 70554
Mamou (70554)
$28,638 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70535 ranks #4 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 70535, 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 (18,215 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 70535 in?
ZIP code 70535 (Eunice) is located in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. St. Landry Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-landry-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70535?
ZIP code 70535 in Eunice, LA has a population of 18,215 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70535?
The median household income in ZIP 70535 is $44,381, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70535?
The median home value in ZIP 70535 is $159,100, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70535?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70535 is White at 70.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70535?
ZIP code 70535 has 457 business establishments employing approximately 6,836 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70535?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70535 are: Retail trade (81), Health care and social assistance (62), Other services (except public administration) (47). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70535?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70535 decreased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 70535?
In ZIP code 70535, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 70535?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70535 is 29.7 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 70535?
In ZIP code 70535, approximately 63.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70535?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70535 is 24.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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