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New Iberia, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70560

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

42,022
80/sq mi
$45,509
Median income
$133,700
Median home value
11.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
21th 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 County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $28,294. 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.2%. Housing costs here run $133,700 for a typical home value (25% below the state average), with rent averaging $881 a month; 58.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Iberia County, letting you compare 70560 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 70560?

37.3

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 50.4%
African American 36.2%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%

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

$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

$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 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.5%

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

What does housing look like?

17,097

Total Housing Units

14,192

Occupied Units

2,905

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.9%
Renter 41.1%

$133,700

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70560 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 70560 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 70560 ranks #3 of 4 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
70513 Avery Island, LA 124 2.4 mi
70528 Delcambre, LA 2,333 6.9 mi
70563 New Iberia, LA 18,502 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Iberia County

70563 standard
New Iberia, LA
Pop: 18,502
70544 standard
Jeanerette, LA
Pop: 11,677
70552 standard
Loreauville, LA
Pop: 1,819
70513 standard
Avery Island, LA
Pop: 124

Related Areas

Iberia County New Iberia, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70560 in? ▼
ZIP code 70560 (New Iberia) is located in Iberia County, Louisiana. Iberia County 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.

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