New Iberia, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70563
Iberia Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,502
- 114/sq mi High-density area
- $76,477
- Median income Near-median income area
- $210,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70563 (New Iberia, LA) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 177.6 in 2023 to 186.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70563 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Iberia, Iberia Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,123. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $210,700 (19% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 79.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,038.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Iberia Parish, so 70563 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 70563
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Iberia, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70563.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
61 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 establishments
- Retail trade 24
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Finance and insurance 19
Finance and insurance
19 establishments
- Construction 18
Construction
18 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70563?
40.3
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
1.8%
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?
$76,477
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$35,123
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70563 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
New Iberia, 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)
$76,477 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
8,439housing units
8,439
Total Housing Units
7,795
Occupied Units
644
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$210,700
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 70563 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
- 70582
Saint Martinville (70582)
19,781 residents
- 70563
New Iberia (70563)
18,502 residents
- 70544 11,677
Jeanerette (70544)
11,677 residents
- 70552 1,819
Loreauville (70552)
1,819 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70563 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70563 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
- 70544
Jeanerette (70544)
$54,601 median income
- 70552
Loreauville (70552)
$50,313 median income
- 70582
Saint Martinville (70582)
$49,837 median income
- 70560
New Iberia (70560)
$45,509 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70563, 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 (18,502 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 70563 in?
ZIP code 70563 (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 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.
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