PlainZIP

Rayne, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70578

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

16,122
55/sq mi
$49,875
Median income
$160,200
Median home value
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rayne pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
55
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70578 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70578 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rayne, Acadia County, Louisiana, home to 16,122 residents across 294.2 square miles, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70578 reports a modest median household income of $49,875 (16% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $28,112. Poverty here runs at 21.4%, with unemployment measured at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $160,200 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $816 per month, and 75.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Acadia County, so you can benchmark 70578 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 70578

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rayne, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70578.

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 70578, Rayne, 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

16,122

Population

294.2

Area (sq mi)

55

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70578?

35.9

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 74.7%
African American 20.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$49,875

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$28,112

Per Capita Income

21.4%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

29.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70578 ranks nationally

Rayne, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,875 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 64.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

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

What does housing look like?

6,552

Total Housing Units

6,043

Occupied Units

509

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.4%
Renter 24.6%

$160,200

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$816

Median Rent

1984

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

-5.6%

YoY Change (2024)

175

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+75%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70578 have decreased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 159
2021 +1.3% 161
2022 +11.9% 180
2023 +2.7% 185
2024 -5.6% 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 305 business establishments in ZIP 70578, employing approximately 2,631 people with a combined annual payroll of $117,120,000.

305

Businesses

2,631

Employees

$117.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 44 14.4%
Retail trade 44 14.4%
Health care and social assistance 36 11.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 25 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 24 7.9%
Finance and insurance 20 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 5.3%
Wholesale trade 15 4.9%
Manufacturing 13 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 11 3.6%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 7 2.3%
Educational services 3 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.0%

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 70578 vs 70529 →

ZIP 70578 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 70578 ranks #2 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 70578 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 70578 ranks #5 of 6 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
70529 Duson, LA 11,752 6.3 mi
70526 Crowley, LA 19,206 7.2 mi
70583 Scott, LA 11,693 8.6 mi
70516 Branch, LA 1,546 9.8 mi
70555 Maurice, LA 7,372 12.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Acadia County

70526 standard
Crowley, LA
Pop: 19,206
70525 standard
Church Point, LA
Pop: 13,150
70543 standard
Iota, LA
Pop: 4,077
70559 standard
Morse, LA
Pop: 2,943
70516 standard
Branch, LA
Pop: 1,546
70531 standard
Egan, LA
Pop: 1,261

Related Areas

Acadia County Rayne, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70578 in? ▼
ZIP code 70578 (Rayne) is located in Acadia County, Louisiana. Acadia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/acadia-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70578? ▼
ZIP code 70578 in Rayne, LA has a population of 16,122 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70578? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70578 is $49,875, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70578? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70578 is $160,200, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70578? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70578 is White at 74.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70578? ▼
ZIP code 70578 has 305 business establishments employing approximately 2,631 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70578? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70578 are: Construction (44), Retail trade (44), Health care and social assistance (36). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70578? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70578 decreased by 5.6% 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 70578? ▼
In ZIP code 70578, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% 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 70578? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70578 is 29.1 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 70578? ▼
In ZIP code 70578, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70578? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70578 is 21.4% 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.