Grand Coteau, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70541
St. Landry Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 432
- 80/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $48,264
- Median income Below-median income area
- $88,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grand Coteau pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, renter-heavy area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 80
- people per sq mi
- 33%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70541 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 70541 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grand Coteau, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, home to just 432 residents across 5.4 square miles, a density of 80 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70541 reports a modest median household income of $48,264 (19% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,593. The poverty rate is 42.1%, 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 $88,400 (50% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $683; owner occupancy is 33.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Landry Parish, so 70541 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 70541
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grand Coteau, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70541.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 70541, Grand Coteau, 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
432
Population
5.4
Area (sq mi)
80
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70541?
56.4
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
2.0%
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?
$48,264
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$20,593
Per Capita Income
42.1%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 70541 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Grand Coteau, 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)
$48,264 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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
509housing units
509
Total Housing Units
441
Occupied Units
68
Vacant Units
1.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$88,400
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$683
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 70541, employing approximately 624 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,498,000.
38
Businesses
624
Employees
$18.5M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 18.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 15.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 15.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 7.9% |
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 70541 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70570
Opelousas (70570)
38,987 residents
- 70520
Carencro (70520)
18,405 residents
- 70507
Lafayette (70507)
16,558 residents
- 70512 9,780
Arnaudville (70512)
9,780 residents
- 70584 7,358
Sunset (70584)
7,358 residents
- 70577 4,645
Port Barre (70577)
4,645 residents
- 70541 432
Grand Coteau (70541)
432 residents
- 70550 174
Lawtell (70550)
174 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70541 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70541 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70507
Lafayette (70507)
$64,049 median income
- 70520
Carencro (70520)
$62,575 median income
- 70584
Sunset (70584)
$62,281 median income
- 70541
Grand Coteau (70541)
$48,264 median income
- 70512
Arnaudville (70512)
$47,313 median income
- 70577
Port Barre (70577)
$47,072 median income
- 70570
Opelousas (70570)
$44,612 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70541 ranks #4 of 7 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 70541, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 70541 in?
ZIP code 70541 (Grand Coteau) 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 70541?
ZIP code 70541 in Grand Coteau, LA has a population of 432 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70541?
The median household income in ZIP 70541 is $48,264, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70541?
The median home value in ZIP 70541 is $88,400, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70541?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70541 is African American at 72.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70541?
ZIP code 70541 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 624 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70541?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70541 are: Retail trade (7), Health care and social assistance (6), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70541?
In ZIP code 70541, 52.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70541?
In ZIP code 70541, approximately 33.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 66.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70541?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70541 is 42.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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