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Youngsville, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70592

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

18,878
175/sq mi
$93,204
Median income
$259,700
Median home value
35.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Youngsville pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
175
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70592 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70592 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Youngsville, Lafayette County, Louisiana, home to 18,878 residents across 107.8 square miles, a density of 175 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70592 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,204 (56% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $40,183. Local economic indicators show a 10.7% poverty rate alongside 3.3% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $259,700 (47% above the state average); renters pay a median of $893 monthly, and 87.1% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lafayette County, so you can benchmark 70592 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 70592

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Youngsville, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70592.

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 70592, Youngsville, 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

18,878

Population

107.8

Area (sq mi)

175

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70592?

34.5

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 81.9%
African American 9.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$93,204

Median Household Income

+56% vs state

$40,183

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70592 ranks nationally

Youngsville, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,204 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.8%

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

What does housing look like?

12,316

Total Housing Units

11,355

Occupied Units

961

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.1%
Renter 12.9%

$259,700

Median Home Value

+47% vs state

$893

Median Rent

2007

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

+2.3%

YoY Change (2024)

196

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+96%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70592 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 163
2021 +3.4% 168
2022 +12.1% 188
2023 +1.6% 191
2024 +2.3% 196

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 567 business establishments in ZIP 70592, employing approximately 5,795 people with a combined annual payroll of $294,438,000.

567

Businesses

5,795

Employees

$294.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 86 15.2%
Health care and social assistance 83 14.6%
Construction 60 10.6%
Retail trade 50 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 47 8.3%
Other services (except public administration) 39 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 32 5.6%
Finance and insurance 31 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 22 3.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 20 3.5%
Manufacturing 20 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 3.4%
Wholesale trade 13 2.3%
Information 8 1.4%
Educational services 8 1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 70592 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 70592 ranks #4 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 70592 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 70592 ranks #3 of 8 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
70558 Milton, LA 134 4.0 mi
70508 Lafayette, LA 34,810 5.3 mi
70519 Cade, LA 222 6.9 mi
70555 Maurice, LA 7,372 8.0 mi
70518 Broussard, LA 12,297 6.2 mi
70503 Lafayette, LA 27,816 7.0 mi
70528 Delcambre, LA 2,333 9.9 mi
70506 Lafayette, LA 41,163 8.9 mi
70529 Duson, LA 11,752 12.0 mi
70575 Perry, LA 55 12.6 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
70520 standard
Carencro, LA
Pop: 18,405
70507 standard
Lafayette, LA
Pop: 16,558

Related Areas

Lafayette County Youngsville, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70592 in? ▼
ZIP code 70592 (Youngsville) 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 70592? ▼
ZIP code 70592 in Youngsville, LA has a population of 18,878 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70592? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70592 is $93,204, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70592? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70592 is $259,700, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70592? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70592 is White at 81.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70592? ▼
ZIP code 70592 has 567 business establishments employing approximately 5,795 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70592? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70592 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (86), Health care and social assistance (83), Construction (60). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70592? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70592 increased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. 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 70592? ▼
In ZIP code 70592, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.8% 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 70592? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70592 is 28.0 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 70592? ▼
In ZIP code 70592, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70592? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70592 is 10.7% 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.