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Maurice, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70555

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

7,372
58/sq mi
$76,213
Median income
$224,900
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 70555 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Maurice, Vermilion County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $35,972. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. Housing costs here run $224,900 for a typical home value (27% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,537 a month; 83.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 70555 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Vermilion County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70555?

38.8

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 81.1%
African American 9.3%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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

$35,972

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70555 ranks nationally

Maurice, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,213 Top 43% higher than 57% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,622

Total Housing Units

3,181

Occupied Units

441

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.5%
Renter 16.5%

$224,900

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70555 ranks #7 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 70555 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 70555 ranks #4 of 7 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
70558 Milton, LA 134 4.4 mi
70529 Duson, LA 11,752 8.1 mi
70592 Youngsville, LA 18,878 8.0 mi
70575 Perry, LA 55 9.2 mi
70503 Lafayette, LA 27,816 8.1 mi
70506 Lafayette, LA 41,163 8.8 mi
70508 Lafayette, LA 34,810 8.7 mi
70578 Rayne, LA 16,122 12.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vermilion County

70510 standard
Abbeville, LA
Pop: 25,313
70548 standard
Kaplan, LA
Pop: 10,353
70533 standard
Erath, LA
Pop: 7,385
70542 standard
Gueydan, LA
Pop: 3,435
70528 standard
Delcambre, LA
Pop: 2,333
70575 standard
Perry, LA
Pop: 55

Related Areas

Vermilion County Maurice, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70555 in? ▼
ZIP code 70555 (Maurice) 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 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.

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