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Gueydan, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70542

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

3,435
7/sq mi
$41,971
Median income
$93,500
Median home value
11.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gueydan pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70542 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70542 covers 490.7 square miles in Gueydan, Vermilion County, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,435 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70542 reports a modest median household income of $41,971 (30% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $28,708. Poverty here runs at 19.4%, with unemployment measured at 11.6%. On housing, the median home value is $93,500 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $772 per month, and 79.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 70542, plus 6 more within Vermilion 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 70542

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gueydan, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70542.

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 70542, Gueydan, 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

3,435

Population

490.7

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70542?

46.8

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 4.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$41,971

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$28,708

Per Capita Income

19.4%

Poverty Rate

11.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 70542 ranks nationally

Gueydan, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,971 7th percentile higher than 7% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,457

Total Housing Units

1,091

Occupied Units

366

Vacant Units

2.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.9%
Renter 20.1%

$93,500

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$772

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 70542, employing approximately 169 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,887,000.

40

Businesses

169

Employees

$5.9M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 27.5%
Other services (except public administration) 6 15.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 10.0%
Construction 3 7.5%
Wholesale trade 3 7.5%
Finance and insurance 3 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 7.5%

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 70542 vs 70559 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
70559 Morse, LA 2,943 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vermilion County

70510 standard
Abbeville, LA
Pop: 25,313
70548 standard
Kaplan, LA
Pop: 10,353
70533 standard
Erath, LA
Pop: 7,385
70555 standard
Maurice, LA
Pop: 7,372
70528 standard
Delcambre, LA
Pop: 2,333
70575 standard
Perry, LA
Pop: 55

Related Areas

Vermilion County Gueydan, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70542 in? ▼
ZIP code 70542 (Gueydan) is located in Vermilion County, Louisiana. Vermilion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vermilion-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70542? ▼
ZIP code 70542 in Gueydan, LA has a population of 3,435 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70542? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70542 is $41,971, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70542? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70542 is $93,500, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70542? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70542 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70542? ▼
ZIP code 70542 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 169 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70542? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70542 are: Retail trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (6), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70542? ▼
In ZIP code 70542, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.0% 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 70542? ▼
In ZIP code 70542, approximately 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70542? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70542 is 19.4% 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.