70517 ZIP Code, Breaux Bridge, LA
70517 is a ZIP code in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana in St. Martin Parish. It covers 169 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70582, 70512 and 70750. 26,024 people live here in 9,586 households. With about 154 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (76%). Median household income is $60,778, close to the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Breaux Bridge, LA
- County: St. Martin County
- Land area: 169 sq mi
- Population: 26,024
- Median household income: $60,778
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 26,024 |
| Households | 9,586 |
| Median household income | $60,778 |
| Income per person | $30,139 |
| Median age | 38.3 |
| Homeowners | 75.8% |
| Median home value | $162,100 |
| Median rent | $978 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 36.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.3% |
| Broadband internet | 84.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 13.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.4% |
| $10–15K | 7.3% |
| $15–25K | 9.8% |
| $25–35K | 7.6% |
| $35–50K | 11.9% |
| $50–75K | 19.8% |
| $75–100K | 11.8% |
| $100–150K | 11.3% |
| $150–200K | 9.8% |
| $200K+ | 5.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.4% |
| 10–19 | 14.0% |
| 20–24 | 6.1% |
| 25–34 | 11.6% |
| 35–44 | 12.8% |
| 45–54 | 12.0% |
| 55–64 | 14.3% |
| 65–74 | 9.1% |
| 75+ | 5.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 24.6% |
| Owned outright | 37.2% |
| Rented | 19.6% |
| Vacant | 18.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 68.3% |
| Townhome | 0.8% |
| 2–4 units | 3.2% |
| 5–19 units | 1.2% |
| 20+ units | 0.5% |
| Mobile / other | 25.9% |
Businesses in 70517
465 business establishments with 5,044 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 90
- Construction: 67
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 47
- Accommodation and Food Services: 43
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 42
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 36
- Manufacturing: 21
- Finance and Insurance: 20
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70582 — Cade CDP, LA (8.8 mi)
- 70512 — Leonville town, LA (11.8 mi)
- 70750 — Krotz Springs town, LA (12 mi)
- 70501 — Lafayette city, LA (12.7 mi)
- 70518 — Broussard city, LA (13.7 mi)
- 70507 — Lafayette city, LA (14.4 mi)
- 70520 — Carencro city, LA (15 mi)
- 70519 — Cade CDP, LA (16.1 mi)
Areas that include 70517
- Breaux Bridge, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Henderson, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Cecilia, LA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- St. Martin County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 6: highest median household income in St. Martin Parish
- No. 5 of 6: highest median home value in St. Martin Parish
- No. 5 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in St. Martin Parish
- No. 2 of 6: highest share of households with children in St. Martin Parish
- No. 2 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in St. Martin Parish
- No. 2 of 6: lowest median age in St. Martin Parish
- No. 5 of 6: highest median age in St. Martin Parish
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70517, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70517 in?
- 70517 is a Breaux Bridge, LA mailing address. By land area, 5% lies inside Breaux Bridge and 2% lies inside Henderson; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 70517 in?
- 70517 is in St. Martin Parish.
- What is the population of 70517?
- About 26,024 people (±1,460), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 26,434.
- What is the median household income in 70517?
- $60,778 (±$5,422), 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 70517?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70517 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70517?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70582 (8.8 mi, Cade), 70512 (11.8 mi, Leonville), 70750 (12 mi, Krotz Springs), 70501 (12.7 mi, Lafayette), 70518 (13.7 mi, Broussard) and 70507 (14.4 mi, Lafayette).
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