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Kaplan, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70548

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

10,353
8/sq mi
$51,875
Median income
$121,600
Median home value
9.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 70548 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kaplan, Vermilion County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $27,230. Poverty here runs at 27.3%, with unemployment measured at 8.4%. The typical home here is valued at $121,600 (31% below the state average); renters pay a median of $804 monthly, and 70.5% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Compare these figures to the Louisiana and national benchmarks above rather than reading 70548's numbers in isolation.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 70548?

37.0

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 85.0%
African American 6.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 3.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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

$27,230

Per Capita Income

27.3%

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Unemployment Rate

33.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70548 ranks nationally

Kaplan, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,875 17th percentile higher than 17% 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 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,513

Total Housing Units

3,423

Occupied Units

1,090

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.5%
Renter 29.5%

$121,600

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

Vermilion County Kaplan, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70548 in? ▼
ZIP code 70548 (Kaplan) 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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.