Ville Platte, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70586
Evangeline Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,313
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $40,129
- Median income Below-median income area
- $147,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ville Platte pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70586 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 70586 (Ville Platte, LA) rose +38.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 195.0 in 2023 to 269.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70586 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ville Platte, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, with 20,313 residents across 778.3 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70586 reports a modest median household income of $40,129 (33% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,031. Economic pressure is pronounced: 23.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $147,000 (17% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $713; owner occupancy is 65.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Evangeline Parish, so 70586 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 70586
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ville Platte, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70586.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
72 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
62 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
29 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 28
Other services (except public administration)
28 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 70586, Ville Platte, 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
20,313
Population
778.3
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70586?
37.4
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
0.9%
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?
$40,129
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$26,031
Per Capita Income
23.6%
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Unemployment Rate
32.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70586 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Ville Platte, 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)
$40,129 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
8,854housing units
8,854
Total Housing Units
7,651
Occupied Units
1,203
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$147,000
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$713
Median Rent
1980
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
+38.1%
YoY Change (2024)
269
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+169%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70586 have increased 38.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.7% | 169 |
| 2021 | +1.1% | 171 |
| 2022 | +5.3% | 180 |
| 2023 | +8.5% | 195 |
| 2024 | +38.1% | 269 |
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 341 business establishments in ZIP 70586, employing approximately 5,001 people with a combined annual payroll of $198,271,000.
341
Businesses
5,001
Employees
$198.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 72 | 21.1% |
| Retail trade | 62 | 18.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 8.2% |
| Construction | 23 | 6.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 2.6% |
| Information | 9 | 2.6% |
| Utilities | 5 | 1.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 1.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.9% |
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 70586 vs 70576 →
ZIP 70586 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70586
Ville Platte (70586)
20,313 residents
- 70554 5,582
Mamou (70554)
5,582 residents
- 70576 1,526
Pine Prairie (70576)
1,526 residents
- 71367 1,278
Saint Landry (71367)
1,278 residents
- 70585 235
Turkey Creek (70585)
235 residents
- 70580 179
Reddell (70580)
179 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70586 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70586 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71367
Saint Landry (71367)
$62,159 median income
- 70586
Ville Platte (70586)
$40,129 median income
- 70576
Pine Prairie (70576)
$34,148 median income
- 70554
Mamou (70554)
$28,638 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70586 ranks #2 of 4 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 70586, 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 (20,313 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 70586 in?
ZIP code 70586 (Ville Platte) is located in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. Evangeline Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/evangeline-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70586?
ZIP code 70586 in Ville Platte, LA has a population of 20,313 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70586?
The median household income in ZIP 70586 is $40,129, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70586?
The median home value in ZIP 70586 is $147,000, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70586?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70586 is White at 62.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70586?
ZIP code 70586 has 341 business establishments employing approximately 5,001 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70586?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70586 are: Health care and social assistance (72), Retail trade (62), Finance and insurance (29). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70586?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70586 increased by 38.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 169%. 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 70586?
In ZIP code 70586, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% 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 70586?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70586 is 32.4 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 70586?
In ZIP code 70586, approximately 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70586?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70586 is 23.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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