ZIP Code 70577

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Port Barre · St. Landry County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70577 in Port Barre, Louisiana has a population of 4,645. The median household income is $47,072, which is 38% below the national average. Median home value is $101,600, 63% below the US average. 10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70577 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 155.4 square miles in Port Barre, St. Landry County, Louisiana. The area is home to 4,645 residents, producing a population density of 30 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 70577 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70577 sits at $47,072 (21% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $23,158. The poverty rate stands at 20.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $101,600 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $863 per month, and 75.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70577 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, 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 70577 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring.

Top industries in ZIP 70577

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70577 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 70577 (establishments) Top 5 1. Retail trade 12 2. Transportation and warehousing 10 3. Construction 6 4. Wholesale trade 6 5. Health care and social assistanc 6 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 70577. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70577, Port Barre, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,645

Population

155.4

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

37.2

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 67.0%
African American 24.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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)

Income & Employment

$47,072

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$23,158

Per Capita Income

20.6%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 67.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.6%

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

Housing

1,950

Total Housing Units

1,569

Occupied Units

381

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.9%
Renter 24.1%

$101,600

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$863

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 67 business establishments in ZIP 70577, employing approximately 733 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,491,000.

67

Businesses

733

Employees

$27.5M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 12 17.9%
Transportation and warehousing 10 14.9%
Construction 6 9.0%
Wholesale trade 6 9.0%
Health care and social assistance 6 9.0%
Finance and insurance 5 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 5 7.5%
Other services (except public administration) 5 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 6.0%
Manufacturing 3 4.5%

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 Code City Population Distance
70512 Arnaudville, LA 9,780 9.5 mi
71358 Palmetto, LA 1,111 10.6 mi
70589 Washington, LA 3,283 10.7 mi
70541 Grand Coteau, LA 432 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70577 in?
ZIP code 70577 (Port Barre) 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 70577?
ZIP code 70577 in Port Barre, LA has a population of 4,645 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70577?
The median household income in ZIP 70577 is $47,072, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70577?
The median home value in ZIP 70577 is $101,600, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70577?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70577 is White at 67.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70577?
ZIP code 70577 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 733 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70577?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70577 are: Retail trade (12), Transportation and warehousing (10), Construction (6). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70577?
In ZIP code 70577, 67.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.6% 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 70577?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70577 is 29.3 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 70577?
In ZIP code 70577, approximately 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70577?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70577 is 20.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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