Maurice, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70555
Vermilion Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,372
- 58/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $76,213
- Median income Near-median income area
- $224,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Maurice pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 58
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70555 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 70555 (Maurice, LA) fell -5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 199.7 in 2023 to 189.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70555 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Maurice, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, home to 7,372 residents across 128.2 square miles, a density of 58 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70555 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,213 (28% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,972. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $224,900 (27% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 83.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,537.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Vermilion Parish, so 70555 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 70555
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Maurice, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70555.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 establishments
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 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 70555, Maurice, 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
7,372
Population
128.2
Area (sq mi)
58
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70555?
38.8
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
2.7%
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?
$76,213
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$35,972
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70555 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Maurice, 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)
$76,213 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
3,622housing units
3,622
Total Housing Units
3,181
Occupied Units
441
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$224,900
Median Home Value
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$1,537
Median Rent
2002
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
-5.3%
YoY Change (2024)
189
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+89%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70555 have decreased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.2% | 167 |
| 2021 | +1.1% | 168 |
| 2022 | +8.7% | 183 |
| 2023 | +9.1% | 200 |
| 2024 | -5.3% | 189 |
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 178 business establishments in ZIP 70555, employing approximately 1,236 people with a combined annual payroll of $62,281,000.
178
Businesses
1,236
Employees
$62.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 15.7% |
| Construction | 26 | 14.6% |
| Retail trade | 21 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 6.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 2.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.7% |
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 70555 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70506
Lafayette (70506)
41,163 residents
- 70508
Lafayette (70508)
34,810 residents
- 70503
Lafayette (70503)
27,816 residents
- 70592
Youngsville (70592)
18,878 residents
- 70578 16,122
Rayne (70578)
16,122 residents
- 70529 11,752
Duson (70529)
11,752 residents
- 70555 7,372
Maurice (70555)
7,372 residents
- 70558 134
Milton (70558)
134 residents
- 70575 55
Perry (70575)
55 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70555 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70555 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70503
Lafayette (70503)
$94,688 median income
- 70592
Youngsville (70592)
$93,204 median income
- 70508
Lafayette (70508)
$86,005 median income
- 70555
Maurice (70555)
$76,213 median income
- 70506
Lafayette (70506)
$57,379 median income
- 70529
Duson (70529)
$51,632 median income
- 70578
Rayne (70578)
$49,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70555 ranks #4 of 7 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 70555, 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 (7,372 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 70555 in?
ZIP code 70555 (Maurice) 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 70555?
ZIP code 70555 in Maurice, LA has a population of 7,372 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70555?
The median household income in ZIP 70555 is $76,213, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70555?
The median home value in ZIP 70555 is $224,900, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70555?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70555 is White at 81.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70555?
ZIP code 70555 has 178 business establishments employing approximately 1,236 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70555?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70555 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (28), Construction (26), Retail trade (21). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70555?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70555 decreased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. 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 70555?
In ZIP code 70555, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 70555?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70555 is 28.7 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 70555?
In ZIP code 70555, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70555?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70555 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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