Iota, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70543
Acadia Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,077
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,083
- Median income Near-median income area
- $168,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Iota pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70543 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 70543 covers 190.5 square miles in Iota, Acadia Parish, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,077 residents on file, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70543 reports a modest median household income of $62,083 (4% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,497. The poverty rate is 18.0%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $168,000 (5% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $577; 78.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 41 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Acadia Parish, so 70543 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 70543
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Iota, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70543.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 70543, Iota, 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
4,077
Population
190.5
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70543?
37.7
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
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?
$62,083
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$29,497
Per Capita Income
18.0%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
41.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70543 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Iota, 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)
$62,083 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
1,640housing units
1,640
Total Housing Units
1,470
Occupied Units
170
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$168,000
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$577
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 52 business establishments in ZIP 70543, employing approximately 239 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,666,000.
52
Businesses
239
Employees
$8.7M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 17.3% |
| Construction | 8 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 15.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 9.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.8% |
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 70543 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70526
Crowley (70526)
19,206 residents
- 70535
Eunice (70535)
18,215 residents
- 70543 4,077
Iota (70543)
4,077 residents
- 70515 3,838
Basile (70515)
3,838 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 70543 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70543 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70556
Mermentau (70556)
$117,764 median income
- 70515
Basile (70515)
$65,991 median income
- 70543
Iota (70543)
$62,083 median income
- 70534 $45,833
Estherwood (70534)
$45,833 median income
- 70535 $44,381
Eunice (70535)
$44,381 median income
- 70526 $37,747
Crowley (70526)
$37,747 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70543 ranks #3 of 6 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 70543, 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 (4,077 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 70543 in?
ZIP code 70543 (Iota) 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 70543?
ZIP code 70543 in Iota, LA has a population of 4,077 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70543?
The median household income in ZIP 70543 is $62,083, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70543?
The median home value in ZIP 70543 is $168,000, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70543?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70543 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70543?
ZIP code 70543 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 239 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70543?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70543 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (9), Construction (8), Retail trade (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70543?
In ZIP code 70543, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% 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 70543?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70543 is 41.1 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 70543?
In ZIP code 70543, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70543?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70543 is 18.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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