70543 ZIP Code, Iota, LA
70543 is a ZIP code in Iota, Louisiana in Acadia Parish. It covers 71 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70537, 70531 and 70515. 4,082 people live here in 1,470 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (78%). Median household income is $62,083, close to the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Iota, LA
- County: Acadia County
- Land area: 71 sq mi
- Population: 4,082
- Median household income: $62,083
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,082 |
| Households | 1,470 |
| Median household income | $62,083 |
| Income per person | $29,497 |
| Median age | 37.7 |
| Homeowners | 78.1% |
| Median home value | $168,000 |
| Median rent | $577 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 41.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.0% |
| Broadband internet | 79.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.4% |
| $10–15K | 6.5% |
| $15–25K | 13.6% |
| $25–35K | 3.1% |
| $35–50K | 13.7% |
| $50–75K | 7.6% |
| $75–100K | 8.0% |
| $100–150K | 26.5% |
| $150–200K | 5.0% |
| $200K+ | 6.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.0% |
| 10–19 | 20.6% |
| 20–24 | 8.6% |
| 25–34 | 9.0% |
| 35–44 | 9.8% |
| 45–54 | 20.1% |
| 55–64 | 9.3% |
| 65–74 | 6.5% |
| 75+ | 6.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.1% |
| Owned outright | 39.9% |
| Rented | 19.6% |
| Vacant | 10.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 73.9% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.4% |
| 5–19 units | 3.0% |
| 20+ units | 3.1% |
| Mobile / other | 19.6% |
Businesses in 70543
52 business establishments with 239 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 9
- Construction: 8
- Retail Trade: 8
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 5
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70537 (7.1 mi)
- 70531 — Egan CDP, LA (7.2 mi)
- 70515 — Basile town, LA (9.3 mi)
- 70535 — Eunice city, LA (10.6 mi)
- 70556 — Mermentau village, LA (11.2 mi)
- 70526 — Crowley city, LA (11.3 mi)
- 70546 — Jennings city, LA (11.3 mi)
- 70516 — Branch CDP, LA (12 mi)
Areas that include 70543
- Iota, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Acadia County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 10: highest median household income in Acadia Parish
- No. 2 of 11: highest median home value in Acadia Parish
- No. 4 of 11: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Acadia Parish
- No. 4 of 11: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Acadia Parish
- No. 5 of 11: highest median age in Acadia Parish
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70543, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70543 in?
- 70543 is a Iota, LA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Iota; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 70543 in?
- 70543 is in Acadia Parish.
- What is the population of 70543?
- About 4,082 people (±692), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,883.
- What is the median household income in 70543?
- $62,083 (±$32,242), 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 70543?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70543 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70543?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70537 (7.1 mi), 70531 (7.2 mi, Egan), 70515 (9.3 mi, Basile), 70535 (10.6 mi, Eunice), 70556 (11.2 mi, Mermentau) and 70526 (11.3 mi, Crowley).
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