Saint Martinville, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70582
St. Martin Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,781
- 53/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,837
- Median income Below-median income area
- $163,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint Martinville 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
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 53
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70582 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 70582 (Saint Martinville, LA) rose +3.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 206.4 in 2023 to 213.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70582 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, home to 19,781 residents across 372.5 square miles, a density of 53 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70582 reports a modest median household income of $49,837 (16% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,727. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $163,300 (8% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $765; 77.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in St. Martin Parish, so 70582 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 70582
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Martinville, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70582.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
20 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 70582, Saint Martinville, 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
19,781
Population
372.5
Area (sq mi)
53
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70582?
42.3
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
0.6%
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?
$49,837
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$31,727
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70582 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Saint Martinville, 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)
$49,837 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
9,290housing units
9,290
Total Housing Units
7,907
Occupied Units
1,383
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,300
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$765
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
+3.6%
YoY Change (2024)
214
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+114%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70582 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 181 |
| 2021 | +6.8% | 193 |
| 2022 | +4.9% | 202 |
| 2023 | +2.0% | 206 |
| 2024 | +3.6% | 214 |
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 256 business establishments in ZIP 70582, employing approximately 2,215 people with a combined annual payroll of $97,916,000.
256
Businesses
2,215
Employees
$97.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 47 | 18.4% |
| Construction | 30 | 11.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 10.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 9.8% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 3.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 7 | 2.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.6% |
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 70582 vs 70518 →
ZIP 70582 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70517
Breaux Bridge (70517)
26,500 residents
- 70582
Saint Martinville (70582)
19,781 residents
- 70563
New Iberia (70563)
18,502 residents
- 70518
Broussard (70518)
12,297 residents
- 70552 1,819
Loreauville (70552)
1,819 residents
- 70519 222
Cade (70519)
222 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70582 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70582 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70518
Broussard (70518)
$106,710 median income
- 70563
New Iberia (70563)
$76,477 median income
- 70517
Breaux Bridge (70517)
$60,778 median income
- 70552
Loreauville (70552)
$50,313 median income
- 70582
Saint Martinville (70582)
$49,837 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70582 ranks #5 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 70582, 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 (19,781 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 70582 in?
ZIP code 70582 (Saint Martinville) is located in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. St. Martin Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-martin-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70582?
ZIP code 70582 in Saint Martinville, LA has a population of 19,781 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70582?
The median household income in ZIP 70582 is $49,837, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70582?
The median home value in ZIP 70582 is $163,300, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70582?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70582 is White at 65.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70582?
ZIP code 70582 has 256 business establishments employing approximately 2,215 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70582?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70582 are: Retail trade (47), Construction (30), Professional, scientific, and technical services (26). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70582?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70582 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 70582?
In ZIP code 70582, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 70582?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70582 is 27.4 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 70582?
In ZIP code 70582, approximately 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70582?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70582 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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