Opelousas, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70570
St. Landry Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,987
- 87/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $44,612
- Median income Below-median income area
- $142,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 23rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70570 (Opelousas, LA) rose +11.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 156.8 in 2023 to 174.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70570 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,406. The poverty rate is 28.6%, 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 $142,800 (19% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $751; owner occupancy is 71.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Landry Parish, so 70570 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 70570
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Opelousas, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70570.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
159 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
138 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
74 establishments
- Finance and insurance 60
Finance and insurance
60 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 52
Other services (except public administration)
52 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70570?
38.6
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
1.1%
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?
$44,612
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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
17,798housing units
17,798
Total Housing Units
15,323
Occupied Units
2,475
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$142,800
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 70570 vs 70550 →
ZIP 70570 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70570
Opelousas (70570)
38,987 residents
- 70525 13,150
Church Point (70525)
13,150 residents
- 70584 7,358
Sunset (70584)
7,358 residents
- 70541 432
Grand Coteau (70541)
432 residents
- 70550 174
Lawtell (70550)
174 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70570 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70570 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70584
Sunset (70584)
$62,281 median income
- 70541
Grand Coteau (70541)
$48,264 median income
- 70525
Church Point (70525)
$44,697 median income
- 70570
Opelousas (70570)
$44,612 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70570, 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 (38,987 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 70570 in?
ZIP code 70570 (Opelousas) is located in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. St. Landry Parish 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.
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