New Iberia, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70560
Iberia Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 42,022
- 80/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $45,509
- Median income Below-median income area
- $133,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Iberia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 80
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70560 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 70560 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Iberia, Iberia Parish, Louisiana, with 42,022 residents across 522.7 square miles, a density of 80 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70560 reports a modest median household income of $45,509 (24% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,294. The poverty rate is 25.7%, 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 $133,700 (25% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $881; owner occupancy is 58.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Iberia Parish, so 70560 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 70560
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Iberia, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70560.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
184 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
116 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
105 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
101 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
80 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 70560, New Iberia, 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
42,022
Population
522.7
Area (sq mi)
80
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70560?
37.3
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
2.8%
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?
$45,509
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$28,294
Per Capita Income
25.7%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70560 ranks nationally
New Iberia, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$45,509 10th percentile higher than 10% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
17,097housing units
17,097
Total Housing Units
14,192
Occupied Units
2,905
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$133,700
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$881
Median Rent
1981
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
+0.9%
YoY Change (2024)
183
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+83%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70560 have increased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 158 |
| 2021 | +3.9% | 164 |
| 2022 | +3.5% | 170 |
| 2023 | +6.7% | 181 |
| 2024 | +0.9% | 183 |
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 1,044 business establishments in ZIP 70560, employing approximately 14,591 people with a combined annual payroll of $831,036,000.
1,044
Businesses
14,591
Employees
$831.0M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 184 | 17.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 116 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 105 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 101 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 80 | 7.7% |
| Construction | 76 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 75 | 7.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 62 | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 55 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 55 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 2.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 27 | 2.6% |
| Information | 15 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.4% |
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 70560 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70560
New Iberia (70560)
42,022 residents
- 70563
New Iberia (70563)
18,502 residents
- 70528 2,333
Delcambre (70528)
2,333 residents
- 70513 124
Avery Island (70513)
124 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70560 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70560 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70563
New Iberia (70563)
$76,477 median income
- 70528
Delcambre (70528)
$49,676 median income
- 70560
New Iberia (70560)
$45,509 median income
- 70513
Avery Island (70513)
$43,886 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70560 ranks #3 of 4 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 70560, 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 (42,022 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 70560 in?
ZIP code 70560 (New Iberia) is located in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. Iberia Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/iberia-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70560?
ZIP code 70560 in New Iberia, LA has a population of 42,022 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70560?
The median household income in ZIP 70560 is $45,509, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70560?
The median home value in ZIP 70560 is $133,700, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70560?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70560 is White at 50.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70560?
ZIP code 70560 has 1,044 business establishments employing approximately 14,591 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70560?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70560 are: Retail trade (184), Health care and social assistance (116), Other services (except public administration) (105). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70560?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70560 increased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. 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 70560?
In ZIP code 70560, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.5% 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 70560?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70560 is 23.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70560?
In ZIP code 70560, approximately 58.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70560?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70560 is 25.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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