Kaplan, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70548
Vermilion Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,353
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $51,875
- Median income Below-median income area
- $121,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kaplan pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70548 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70548 (Kaplan, LA) fell -5.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.6 in 2023 to 197.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70548 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kaplan, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, home to 10,353 residents across 1327.3 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70548 reports a modest median household income of $51,875 (13% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,230. The poverty rate is 27.3%, 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 $121,600 (31% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $804; owner occupancy is 70.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 34 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Louisiana and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 70548.
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 70548
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kaplan, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70548.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 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 70548, Kaplan, 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
10,353
Population
1327.3
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70548?
37.0
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
1.5%
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?
$51,875
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$27,230
Per Capita Income
27.3%
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
33.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70548 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Kaplan, 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)
$51,875 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
4,513housing units
4,513
Total Housing Units
3,423
Occupied Units
1,090
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,600
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$804
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-5.9%
YoY Change (2024)
197
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+97%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70548 have decreased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.0% | 172 |
| 2021 | +3.4% | 178 |
| 2022 | +4.6% | 186 |
| 2023 | +12.4% | 210 |
| 2024 | -5.9% | 197 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 128 business establishments in ZIP 70548, employing approximately 1,143 people with a combined annual payroll of $52,365,000.
128
Businesses
1,143
Employees
$52.4M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 23 | 18.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 11.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 10.2% |
| Construction | 11 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 7.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.9% |
| Information | 4 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70548, 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 (10,353 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 70548 in?
ZIP code 70548 (Kaplan) 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 70548?
ZIP code 70548 in Kaplan, LA has a population of 10,353 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70548?
The median household income in ZIP 70548 is $51,875, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70548?
The median home value in ZIP 70548 is $121,600, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70548?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70548 is White at 85.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70548?
ZIP code 70548 has 128 business establishments employing approximately 1,143 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70548?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70548 are: Retail trade (23), Health care and social assistance (15), Accommodation and food services (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70548?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70548 decreased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70548?
In ZIP code 70548, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.5% 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 70548?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70548 is 33.5 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 70548?
In ZIP code 70548, approximately 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70548?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70548 is 27.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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