Scott, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70583
Lafayette Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,693
- 163/sq mi High-density area
- $51,470
- Median income Below-median income area
- $141,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 23rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70583 (Scott, LA) rose +8.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 202.2 in 2023 to 219.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70583 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Scott, Lafayette Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,303. The poverty rate is 16.8%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $141,000 (20% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $1,017; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lafayette Parish, so 70583 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 70583
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Scott, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70583.
- Construction
Construction
67 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
43 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
32 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70583?
41.9
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
8.9%
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?
$51,470
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$33,303
Per Capita Income
16.8%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70583 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Scott, 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)
$51,470 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
4,188housing units
4,188
Total Housing Units
3,713
Occupied Units
475
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$141,000
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 70506
Lafayette (70506)
41,163 residents
- 70508
Lafayette (70508)
34,810 residents
- 70501
Lafayette (70501)
31,358 residents
- 70503
Lafayette (70503)
27,816 residents
- 70520
Carencro (70520)
18,405 residents
- 70507
Lafayette (70507)
16,558 residents
- 70578 16,122
Rayne (70578)
16,122 residents
- 70529 11,752
Duson (70529)
11,752 residents
- 70583 11,693
Scott (70583)
11,693 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70583 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70583 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70503
Lafayette (70503)
$94,688 median income
- 70508
Lafayette (70508)
$86,005 median income
- 70507
Lafayette (70507)
$64,049 median income
- 70520
Carencro (70520)
$62,575 median income
- 70584
Sunset (70584)
$62,281 median income
- 70506
Lafayette (70506)
$57,379 median income
- 70529
Duson (70529)
$51,632 median income
- 70583
Scott (70583)
$51,470 median income
- 70578
Rayne (70578)
$49,875 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70583, 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 (11,693 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 70583 in?
ZIP code 70583 (Scott) is located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. Lafayette Parish 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.
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