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Jeanerette, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70544

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

11,677
43/sq mi
$54,601
Median income
$117,200
Median home value
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
43
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70544 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70544 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jeanerette, Iberia County, Louisiana, home to 11,677 residents across 269.7 square miles, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70544 reports a modest median household income of $54,601 (9% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $31,799. Local economic indicators show a 29.0% poverty rate alongside 5.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $117,200 for a typical home value (34% below the state average), with rent averaging $775 a month; 74.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Iberia County, letting you compare 70544 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 70544

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jeanerette, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70544.

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 70544, Jeanerette, 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

11,677

Population

269.7

Area (sq mi)

43

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70544?

39.6

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 36.4%
African American 48.0%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$54,601

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$31,799

Per Capita Income

29.0%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

31.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70544 ranks nationally

Jeanerette, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,601 21st percentile higher than 21% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,962

Total Housing Units

4,118

Occupied Units

844

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.5%
Renter 25.5%

$117,200

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$775

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 92 business establishments in ZIP 70544, employing approximately 1,369 people with a combined annual payroll of $67,344,000.

92

Businesses

1,369

Employees

$67.3M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 19 20.6%
Other services (except public administration) 14 15.2%
Manufacturing 10 10.9%
Construction 8 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 8 8.7%
Transportation and warehousing 7 7.6%
Finance and insurance 6 6.5%
Wholesale trade 5 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 5.4%
Accommodation and food services 5 5.4%

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 70544 vs 70514 →

ZIP 70544 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70544 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 70544 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 70544 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
70514 Baldwin, LA 2,545 7.8 mi
70563 New Iberia, LA 18,502 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Iberia County

70560 standard
New Iberia, LA
Pop: 42,022
70563 standard
New Iberia, LA
Pop: 18,502
70552 standard
Loreauville, LA
Pop: 1,819
70513 standard
Avery Island, LA
Pop: 124

Related Areas

Iberia County Jeanerette, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70544 in? ▼
ZIP code 70544 (Jeanerette) is located in Iberia County, Louisiana. Iberia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/iberia-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70544? ▼
ZIP code 70544 in Jeanerette, LA has a population of 11,677 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70544? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70544 is $54,601, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70544? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70544 is $117,200, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70544? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70544 is African American at 48.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70544? ▼
ZIP code 70544 has 92 business establishments employing approximately 1,369 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70544? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70544 are: Retail trade (19), Other services (except public administration) (14), Manufacturing (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70544? ▼
In ZIP code 70544, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 70544? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70544 is 31.0 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 70544? ▼
In ZIP code 70544, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70544? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70544 is 29.0% 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.