70503 ZIP Code
Lafayette, Louisiana
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70503 |
| City/Town: | Lafayette |
| County: | Lafayette |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,469 |
| Median Household Income: | $90,286 |
| Per Capita Income: | $52,727 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,211 |
| Median Home Value: | $300,200 |
| Land Area: | 11.3 sq miles
29.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.1710, -92.0548 |
Population Information (70503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,469 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,141 | 51.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,328 | 48.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,516 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,640 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,616 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,961 | 10.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,433 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,556 | 12.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,521 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,484 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,559 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,158 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,378 | 11.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,216 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 431 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $300,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,080 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,211 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,009 | 90.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,202 | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,026 | 66.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,983 | 33.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,303 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 569 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 517 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,598 | 13.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,917 | 20.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,093 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,488 | 33.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,121 | 21.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 55.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70503 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $90,286 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $148,122 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $108,176 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $52,727 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,269 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,786 | 97.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 472 | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,031 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,667 | 73.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,184 | 13.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,906 | 12.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,784 | 77.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,912 | 9.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 69 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,338 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 742 | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,624 | 5.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,547 | 5.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,888 | 6.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 680 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 58 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,150 | 3.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70503 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 378 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 547 | 4.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 712 | 5.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 638 | 5.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 909 | 7.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,643 | 13.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,671 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,144 | 17.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,032 | 8.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,335 | 19.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70503 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,003 | 82.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 496 | 3.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 428 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 120 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,673 | 10.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70503 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 654 | 4.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 592 | 3.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 510 | 3.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 598 | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,447 | 9.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 295 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 416 | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,114 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,100 | 19.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,636 | 29.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,326 | 8.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 703 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 395 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (70503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,684 | 93.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,933 | 74.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,279 | 31.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,718 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70503 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,914 | 82.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,146 | 26.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,555 | 21.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 247 | 2.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 110 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 854 | 7.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70503 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,534 | 72.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 373 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 168 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 239 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 681 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,068 | 8.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,049 | 7.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 99 | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70503 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,455 | 11.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 907 | 6.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,084 | 8.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,168 | 16.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,533 | 26.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,453 | 18.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,305 | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 180 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 114 | 0.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70503 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 69 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,053 | 8.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,022 | 22.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,467 | 41.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,018 | 22.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 582 | 4.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70503 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,443 | 28.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 37 | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,499 | 70.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 30 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70503 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 296 | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,580 | 38.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,388 | 44.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,745 | 14.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70503 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 107 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 189 | 2.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 556 | 6.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,048 | 13.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,109 | 26.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,597 | 32.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,187 | 14.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 233 | 2.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70503 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,695 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $609 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,080 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.94 | 2.38 |
Households (70503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,009 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,069 | 50.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,215 | 18.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,116 | 17.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,243 | 27.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,563 | 29.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,495 | 29.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.30 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.82 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70503 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,084 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,698 | 38.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,137 | 50.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 318 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 736 | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,947 | 32.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70503 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,834 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 429 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 474 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,480 | 28.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,727 | 19.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,724 | 42.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,329 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,399 | 6.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,402 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,991 | 10.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 167 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,373 | 45.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,451 | 48.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70503 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,114 | 81.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,190 | 17.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,907 | 56.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,204 | 42.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 765 | 14.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 79 | 1.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,469 | 93.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 250 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,000 | 800.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,000 | 800.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,000 | 800.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 133 | 53.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 34 | 13.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 524 | 209.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70503 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,953 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,836 | 88.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,117 | 11.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,048 | 3.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 895 | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,045 | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 129 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70503 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,009 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,677 | 97.2% | 89.4% |
Lafayette, LA70503