70515 ZIP Code, Basile, LA
70515 is a ZIP code in Basile, Louisiana — mostly in Acadia Parish (57% of its land), with smaller parts in Evangeline Parish County. It covers 72 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70532, 70543 and 70535. 3,978 people live here in 1,067 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (87%). Median household income is $65,991, close to the Louisiana median of $60,756; 23% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Basile, LA
- County: Acadia County
- Land area: 72 sq mi
- Population: 3,978
- Median household income: $65,991
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,978 |
| Households | 1,067 |
| Median household income | $65,991 |
| Income per person | $20,333 |
| Median age | 33.8 |
| Homeowners | 86.6% |
| Median home value | $137,200 |
| Median rent | $909 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 40.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 39.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 22.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.7% |
| Broadband internet | 84.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 25.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.4% |
| $10–15K | 5.2% |
| $15–25K | 6.7% |
| $25–35K | 4.1% |
| $35–50K | 9.7% |
| $50–75K | 22.4% |
| $75–100K | 19.3% |
| $100–150K | 15.9% |
| $150–200K | 4.8% |
| $200K+ | 2.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.9% |
| 10–19 | 21.1% |
| 20–24 | 6.0% |
| 25–34 | 15.0% |
| 35–44 | 16.3% |
| 45–54 | 9.1% |
| 55–64 | 9.4% |
| 65–74 | 7.9% |
| 75+ | 4.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 29.0% |
| Owned outright | 36.5% |
| Rented | 10.1% |
| Vacant | 24.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 89.8% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.7% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 8.5% |
Businesses in 70515
37 business establishments with 649 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 7
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 5
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Construction: 4
- Wholesale Trade: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70532 — Elton town, LA (7.2 mi)
- 70543 — Iota town, LA (9.3 mi)
- 70535 — Eunice city, LA (9.5 mi)
- 70554 — Reddell CDP, LA (13.3 mi)
- 70537 (13.9 mi)
- 70546 — Jennings city, LA (14.1 mi)
- 70655 — Oberlin town, LA (14.5 mi)
- 70531 — Egan CDP, LA (16 mi)
Areas that include 70515
- Basile, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Acadia County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Evangeline County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 10: highest median household income in Acadia Parish
- No. 2 of 11: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Acadia Parish
- No. 3 of 11: highest share of households with children in Acadia Parish
- No. 1 of 11: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Acadia Parish
- No. 2 of 11: lowest median age in Acadia Parish
- No. 3 of 10: fastest population growth in Acadia Parish
Mail every home in 70515
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70515, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70515 in?
- 70515 is a Basile, LA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Basile; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 70515 in?
- 70515 is mostly in Acadia Parish (57% of its land), with smaller parts in Evangeline Parish County.
- What is the population of 70515?
- About 3,978 people (±734), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,407.
- What is the median household income in 70515?
- $65,991 (±$10,485), 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 70515?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70515 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70515?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70532 (7.2 mi, Elton), 70543 (9.3 mi, Iota), 70535 (9.5 mi, Eunice), 70554 (13.3 mi, Reddell), 70537 (13.9 mi) and 70546 (14.1 mi, Jennings).
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