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New Iberia, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70563

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

18,502
114/sq mi
$76,477
Median income
$210,700
Median home value
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Iberia pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
114
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70563 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70563 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Iberia, Iberia County, Louisiana, home to 18,502 residents across 161.7 square miles, a density of 114 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70563 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,477 (28% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $35,123. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $210,700 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $1,038 per month, and 79.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Iberia County, letting you compare 70563 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 70563

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Iberia, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70563.

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 70563, 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

18,502

Population

161.7

Area (sq mi)

114

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70563?

40.3

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 74.1%
African American 16.7%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

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?

$76,477

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$35,123

Per Capita Income

14.4%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70563 ranks nationally

New Iberia, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,477 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 62.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%

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

What does housing look like?

8,439

Total Housing Units

7,795

Occupied Units

644

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.6%
Renter 20.4%

$210,700

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$1,038

Median Rent

1987

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

+5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

186

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+86%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70563 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 149
2021 +5.6% 158
2022 +10.1% 174
2023 +2.4% 178
2024 +5.0% 186

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 234 business establishments in ZIP 70563, employing approximately 2,009 people with a combined annual payroll of $92,642,000.

234

Businesses

2,009

Employees

$92.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 61 26.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 11.1%
Retail trade 24 10.3%
Finance and insurance 19 8.1%
Construction 18 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 6.0%
Other services (except public administration) 14 6.0%
Manufacturing 11 4.7%
Accommodation and food services 11 4.7%
Wholesale trade 10 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 8 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 70563 vs 70552 →

ZIP 70563 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 70563 ranks #3 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 70563 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 70563 ranks the highest of 5 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
70552 Loreauville, LA 1,819 3.7 mi
70544 Jeanerette, LA 11,677 9.2 mi
70582 Saint Martinville, LA 19,781 9.9 mi
70560 New Iberia, LA 42,022 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Iberia County

70560 standard
New Iberia, LA
Pop: 42,022
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 70563 in? ▼
ZIP code 70563 (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 70563? ▼
ZIP code 70563 in New Iberia, LA has a population of 18,502 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70563? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70563 is $76,477, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70563? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70563 is $210,700, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70563? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70563 is White at 74.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70563? ▼
ZIP code 70563 has 234 business establishments employing approximately 2,009 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70563? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70563 are: Health care and social assistance (61), Professional, scientific, and technical services (26), Retail trade (24). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70563? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70563 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 70563? ▼
In ZIP code 70563, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% 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 70563? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70563 is 24.8 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 70563? ▼
In ZIP code 70563, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70563? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70563 is 14.4% 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.