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Opelousas, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70570

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

38,987
87/sq mi
$44,612
Median income
$142,800
Median home value
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Opelousas pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
87
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70570 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70570 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Opelousas, St. Landry County, Louisiana, with 38,987 residents across 448.6 square miles, a density of 87 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70570 reports a modest median household income of $44,612 (25% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $25,406. The poverty rate stands at 28.6% and the unemployment rate at 7.9%. Housing costs here run $142,800 for a typical home value (19% below the state average), with rent averaging $751 a month; 71.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Landry County, so you can benchmark 70570 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 70570

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Opelousas, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70570.

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 70570, Opelousas, 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

38,987

Population

448.6

Area (sq mi)

87

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70570?

38.6

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 37.7%
African American 56.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$44,612

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$25,406

Per Capita Income

28.6%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70570 ranks nationally

Opelousas, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,612 9th percentile higher than 9% 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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%

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

What does housing look like?

17,798

Total Housing Units

15,323

Occupied Units

2,475

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.2%
Renter 28.8%

$142,800

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$751

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

+11.3%

YoY Change (2024)

175

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+75%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70570 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 149
2021 +5.2% 157
2022 +8.0% 170
2023 -7.6% 157
2024 +11.3% 175

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 746 business establishments in ZIP 70570, employing approximately 10,820 people with a combined annual payroll of $463,226,000.

746

Businesses

10,820

Employees

$463.2M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 159 21.3%
Retail trade 138 18.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 74 9.9%
Finance and insurance 60 8.0%
Other services (except public administration) 52 7.0%
Construction 51 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 51 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 29 3.9%
Wholesale trade 26 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 22 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 3.0%
Manufacturing 18 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.5%
Information 9 1.2%
Educational services 9 1.2%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 6 0.8%
Utilities 6 0.8%

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 70570 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 70570 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 70570 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 70570 ranks #4 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
70550 Lawtell, LA 174 5.0 mi
70584 Sunset, LA 7,358 10.0 mi
70541 Grand Coteau, LA 432 8.2 mi
70525 Church Point, LA 13,150 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Landry County

70535 standard
Eunice, LA
Pop: 18,215
70512 standard
Arnaudville, LA
Pop: 9,780
70584 standard
Sunset, LA
Pop: 7,358
70577 standard
Port Barre, LA
Pop: 4,645
70589 standard
Washington, LA
Pop: 3,283
70750 standard
Krotz Springs, LA
Pop: 1,951

Related Areas

St. Landry County Opelousas, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70570 in? ▼
ZIP code 70570 (Opelousas) is located in St. Landry County, Louisiana. St. Landry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-landry-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70570? ▼
ZIP code 70570 in Opelousas, LA has a population of 38,987 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70570? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70570 is $44,612, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70570? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70570 is $142,800, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70570? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70570 is African American at 56.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70570? ▼
ZIP code 70570 has 746 business establishments employing approximately 10,820 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70570? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70570 are: Health care and social assistance (159), Retail trade (138), Professional, scientific, and technical services (74). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70570? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70570 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. 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 70570? ▼
In ZIP code 70570, 50.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% 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 70570? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70570 is 28.9 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 70570? ▼
In ZIP code 70570, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70570? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70570 is 28.6% 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.