Evangeline, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70537
Acadia Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 541
- 36/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $122,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Evangeline pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 36
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70537 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 70537 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Evangeline, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, home to just 541 residents across 15.2 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 70537, but per-capita income is $41,135. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.0% and unemployment is 0.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $122,900 (31% below the average Louisiana ZIP); owner occupancy is 100.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Acadia Parish, so 70537 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 →
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 70537, Evangeline, 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
541
Population
15.2
Area (sq mi)
36
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70537?
29.5
Median Age
61.2%
Male
38.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$41,135
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
182housing units
182
Total Housing Units
121
Occupied Units
61
Vacant Units
3.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$122,900
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 70537, employing approximately 52 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,490,000.
10
Businesses
52
Employees
$3.5M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 30.0% |
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 70537 vs 70556 →
ZIP 70537 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70546
Jennings (70546)
16,425 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
- 70537 541
Evangeline (70537)
541 residents
- 70556 331
Mermentau (70556)
331 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70537 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 70537 in?
ZIP code 70537 (Evangeline) 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 70537?
ZIP code 70537 in Evangeline, LA has a population of 541 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70537?
The median home value in ZIP 70537 is $122,900, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70537?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70537 is White at 68.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70537?
ZIP code 70537 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 52 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70537?
In ZIP code 70537, 65.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70537?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70537 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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