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Scott, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70583

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

11,693
163/sq mi
$51,470
Median income
$141,000
Median home value
19.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
163
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70583 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70583 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Scott, Lafayette County, Louisiana, home to 11,693 residents across 71.9 square miles, a density of 163 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70583 reports a modest median household income of $51,470 (14% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $33,303. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.6%. Median home value sits at $141,000 (20% below the state average), median rent at $1,017 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lafayette County, letting you compare 70583 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 70583

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Scott, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70583.

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 70583, Scott, 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

11,693

Population

71.9

Area (sq mi)

163

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70583?

41.9

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

8.9%

Foreign-Born

White 70.6%
African American 13.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%

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?

$51,470

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$33,303

Per Capita Income

16.8%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70583 ranks nationally

Scott, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,470 16th percentile higher than 16% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,188

Total Housing Units

3,713

Occupied Units

475

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.6%
Renter 28.4%

$141,000

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$1,017

Median Rent

1993

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

+8.6%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70583 have increased 8.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 167
2021 +4.1% 173
2022 +15.6% 200
2023 +0.9% 202
2024 +8.6% 220

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 418 business establishments in ZIP 70583, employing approximately 6,842 people with a combined annual payroll of $425,901,000.

418

Businesses

6,842

Employees

$425.9M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 67 16.0%
Retail trade 50 12.0%
Wholesale trade 43 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 33 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 31 7.4%
Other services (except public administration) 30 7.2%
Manufacturing 24 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 21 5.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 20 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 4.8%
Health care and social assistance 20 4.8%
Finance and insurance 12 2.9%
Information 5 1.2%
Utilities 3 0.7%
Educational services 3 0.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.7%

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 70583 vs 70529 →

ZIP 70583 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 70583 ranks #9 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 70583 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 70583 ranks #8 of 9 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 5.0 mi
70506 Lafayette, LA 41,163 5.1 mi
70507 Lafayette, LA 16,558 5.7 mi
70503 Lafayette, LA 27,816 7.0 mi
70584 Sunset, LA 7,358 9.0 mi
70501 Lafayette, LA 31,358 8.0 mi
70520 Carencro, LA 18,405 7.2 mi
70578 Rayne, LA 16,122 8.6 mi
70508 Lafayette, LA 34,810 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lafayette County

70506 standard
Lafayette, LA
Pop: 41,163
70508 standard
Lafayette, LA
Pop: 34,810
70501 standard
Lafayette, LA
Pop: 31,358
70503 standard
Lafayette, LA
Pop: 27,816
70592 standard
Youngsville, LA
Pop: 18,878
70520 standard
Carencro, LA
Pop: 18,405

Related Areas

Lafayette County Scott, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70583 in? ▼
ZIP code 70583 (Scott) is located in Lafayette County, Louisiana. Lafayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lafayette-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70583? ▼
ZIP code 70583 in Scott, LA has a population of 11,693 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70583? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70583 is $51,470, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70583? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70583 is $141,000, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70583? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70583 is White at 70.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70583? ▼
ZIP code 70583 has 418 business establishments employing approximately 6,842 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70583? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70583 are: Construction (67), Retail trade (50), Wholesale trade (43). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70583? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70583 increased by 8.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 70583? ▼
In ZIP code 70583, 64.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.5% 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 70583? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70583 is 26.8 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 70583? ▼
In ZIP code 70583, approximately 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70583? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70583 is 16.8% 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.