70501 ZIP Code, Lafayette, LA
70501 is a ZIP code in Lafayette, Louisiana in Lafayette Parish. It covers 15 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70507, 70503 and 70506. 26,465 people live here in 10,795 households. At about 1,729 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (41% own). Median household income is $33,365, well below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lafayette, LA
- County: Lafayette County
- Land area: 15 sq mi
- Population: 26,465
- Median household income: $33,365
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 26,465 |
| Households | 10,795 |
| Median household income | $33,365 |
| Income per person | $19,208 |
| Median age | 36.9 |
| Homeowners | 41.2% |
| Median home value | $116,900 |
| Median rent | $936 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 36.3% |
| Broadband internet | 83.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 11.7% |
| $10–15K | 12.5% |
| $15–25K | 17.2% |
| $25–35K | 11.3% |
| $35–50K | 13.8% |
| $50–75K | 18.4% |
| $75–100K | 7.0% |
| $100–150K | 5.6% |
| $150–200K | 1.9% |
| $200K+ | 0.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.3% |
| 10–19 | 12.9% |
| 20–24 | 6.4% |
| 25–34 | 14.8% |
| 35–44 | 14.1% |
| 45–54 | 10.1% |
| 55–64 | 13.8% |
| 65–74 | 9.7% |
| 75+ | 6.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 15.4% |
| Owned outright | 19.6% |
| Rented | 49.7% |
| Vacant | 15.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 72.3% |
| Townhome | 1.2% |
| 2–4 units | 10.2% |
| 5–19 units | 7.2% |
| 20+ units | 4.7% |
| Mobile / other | 4.3% |
Businesses in 70501
783 business establishments with 15,157 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 160
- Retail Trade: 131
- Accommodation and Food Services: 95
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 92
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 68
- Finance and Insurance: 53
- Wholesale Trade: 28
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 28
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70507 — Lafayette city, LA (3.5 mi)
- 70503 — Lafayette city, LA (6 mi)
- 70506 — Lafayette city, LA (6.1 mi)
- 70508 — Lafayette city, LA (6.2 mi)
- 70520 — Carencro city, LA (6.7 mi)
- 70583 — Scott city, LA (8.1 mi)
- 70518 — Broussard city, LA (8.2 mi)
- 70529 — Duson town, LA (10.5 mi)
Areas that include 70501
- Lafayette, LA ZIP codes — 5 ZIP codes
- Lafayette County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 11: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Lafayette Parish
- No. 5 of 5: highest median household income in Lafayette, LA
- No. 5 of 5: highest median home value in Lafayette, LA
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Lafayette, LA
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of households with children in Lafayette, LA
- No. 3 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Lafayette, LA
- No. 3 of 5: lowest median age in Lafayette, LA
- No. 3 of 5: highest median age in Lafayette, LA
- No. 5 of 5: fastest population growth in Lafayette, LA
Mail every home in 70501
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70501, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70501 in?
- 70501 is a Lafayette, LA mailing address. By land area, 61% lies inside Lafayette; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 70501 in?
- 70501 is in Lafayette Parish.
- What is the population of 70501?
- About 26,465 people (±1,612), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 28,721.
- What is the median household income in 70501?
- $33,365 (±$4,325), compared with $60,756 for Louisiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 70501?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70501 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70501?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70507 (3.5 mi, Lafayette), 70503 (6 mi, Lafayette), 70506 (6.1 mi, Lafayette), 70508 (6.2 mi, Lafayette), 70520 (6.7 mi, Carencro) and 70583 (8.1 mi, Scott).
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