70503 ZIP Code, Lafayette, LA
70503 is a ZIP code in Lafayette, Louisiana in Lafayette Parish. It covers 11 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70508, 70506 and 70558. 28,643 people live here in 11,971 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Louisiana ZIP codes. At about 2,529 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (66% own). Median household income is $94,688, well above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lafayette, LA
- County: Lafayette County
- Land area: 11 sq mi
- Population: 28,643
- Median household income: $94,688
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 28,643 |
| Households | 11,971 |
| Median household income | $94,688 |
| Income per person | $67,108 |
| Median age | 38.4 |
| Homeowners | 65.7% |
| Median home value | $341,300 |
| Median rent | $1,150 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.5% |
| Broadband internet | 96.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 11.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.5% |
| $10–15K | 4.1% |
| $15–25K | 6.5% |
| $25–35K | 4.5% |
| $35–50K | 7.0% |
| $50–75K | 12.8% |
| $75–100K | 13.9% |
| $100–150K | 19.2% |
| $150–200K | 10.6% |
| $200K+ | 18.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.0% |
| 10–19 | 13.5% |
| 20–24 | 6.6% |
| 25–34 | 13.0% |
| 35–44 | 13.3% |
| 45–54 | 12.3% |
| 55–64 | 12.3% |
| 65–74 | 11.3% |
| 75+ | 5.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 35.7% |
| Owned outright | 24.5% |
| Rented | 30.5% |
| Vacant | 9.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 71.1% |
| Townhome | 2.1% |
| 2–4 units | 3.6% |
| 5–19 units | 13.6% |
| 20+ units | 8.9% |
| Mobile / other | 0.6% |
Businesses in 70503
1,659 business establishments with 22,175 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 330
- Retail Trade: 280
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 272
- Accommodation and Food Services: 141
- Finance and Insurance: 133
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 114
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 104
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 72
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70508 — Lafayette city, LA (1.9 mi)
- 70506 — Lafayette city, LA (2.3 mi)
- 70558 — Milton CDP, LA (5 mi)
- 70501 — Lafayette city, LA (6 mi)
- 70529 — Duson town, LA (6.7 mi)
- 70592 — Youngsville city, LA (6.9 mi)
- 70583 — Scott city, LA (7.5 mi)
- 70507 — Lafayette city, LA (7.6 mi)
Areas that include 70503
- Lafayette, LA ZIP codes — 5 ZIP codes
- Lafayette County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 11: highest median household income in Lafayette Parish
- No. 1 of 11: highest median home value in Lafayette Parish
- No. 4 of 11: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Lafayette Parish
- No. 4 of 11: highest median age in Lafayette Parish
- No. 1 of 5: highest median household income in Lafayette, LA
- No. 1 of 5: highest median home value in Lafayette, LA
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Lafayette, LA
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of households with children in Lafayette, LA
- No. 4 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Lafayette, LA
- No. 5 of 5: lowest median age in Lafayette, LA
- No. 1 of 5: highest median age in Lafayette, LA
- No. 4 of 5: fastest population growth in Lafayette, LA
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70503, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70503 in?
- 70503 is a Lafayette, LA mailing address. By land area, 81% lies inside Lafayette; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 70503 in?
- 70503 is in Lafayette Parish.
- What is the population of 70503?
- About 28,643 people (±1,980), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 27,497.
- What is the median household income in 70503?
- $94,688 (±$11,582), 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 70503?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70503 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70503?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70508 (1.9 mi, Lafayette), 70506 (2.3 mi, Lafayette), 70558 (5 mi, Milton), 70501 (6 mi, Lafayette), 70529 (6.7 mi, Duson) and 70592 (6.9 mi, Youngsville).
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