70501 ZIP Code – Lafayette, Louisiana
70501 is a ZIP code serving Lafayette, Louisiana in Lafayette Parish with a population of approximately 27,379 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $30,378, which is well below the Louisiana average and well below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $117,100, well below the national average, with 41.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $889 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 73% single-family (decreasing), 11% apartments (increasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 11.3%, well above the national average. An estimated 38.4% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. An estimated 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. Residents have a median age of 36.8, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 70507, 70503, 70506.
ZIP Code 70501 Data
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ZIP 70501 vs. Louisiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 70501 | LA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27k | 8,866 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $30k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $117k | $164k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $889 | $879 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.8 | 40.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.3% | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 38.4% | 20.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.3% | 19.5% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 70507 – Lafayette
- 70503 – Lafayette
- 70506 – Lafayette
- 70508 – Lafayette
- 70520 – Carencro
- 70583 – Scott
- 70518 – Broussard
- 70529 – Duson
- 70558 – Milton
- 70592 – Youngsville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70507 | LAFAYETTE | 18,777 | $64,383 |
| 70503 | LAFAYETTE | 29,469 | $90,286 |
| 70506 | LAFAYETTE | 39,926 | $53,426 |
| 70508 | LAFAYETTE | 39,962 | $85,006 |
| 70520 | CARENCRO | 20,619 | $56,277 |