Gueydan, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70542
Vermilion Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,435
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $41,971
- Median income Below-median income area
- $93,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,708. Unemployment is 11.6%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $93,500 (47% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $772; owner occupancy is 79.9%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Vermilion Parish, so 70542 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 70542
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gueydan, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70542.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70542?
46.8
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
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?
$41,971
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$28,708
Per Capita Income
19.4%
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 70542 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Gueydan, 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)
$41,971 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
1,457housing units
1,457
Total Housing Units
1,091
Occupied Units
366
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$93,500
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70542, 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 (3,435 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 70542 in?
ZIP code 70542 (Gueydan) is located in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. Vermilion Parish 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.
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