70506 ZIP Code
Lafayette, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70506 |
| City/Town: | Lafayette |
| County: | Lafayette |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 39,926 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,426 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,803 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,697 |
| Median Home Value: | $205,700 |
| Land Area: | 20.8 sq miles
53.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.1958, -92.0808 |
Population Information (70506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 39,926 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,372 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,554 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,925 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,420 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,420 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,432 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,002 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,357 | 18.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,203 | 13.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,907 | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,224 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,439 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,156 | 10.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,720 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 721 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $205,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $965 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 19,697 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,861 | 90.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,836 | 9.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,624 | 53.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,237 | 46.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,727 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 933 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,804 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,806 | 28.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,042 | 18.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,579 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,976 | 25.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,587 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 38.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70506 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $53,426 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,859 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,681 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,803 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,128 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,693 | 93.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,285 | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,475 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,736 | 74.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,020 | 15.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,882 | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 55 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,949 | 65.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,635 | 21.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 53 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,191 | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 94 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 563 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,441 | 8.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,935 | 7.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,755 | 9.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 835 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 137 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 159 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,624 | 6.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70506 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,697 | 9.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,122 | 6.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,634 | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,733 | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,369 | 13.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,750 | 15.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,183 | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,403 | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 962 | 5.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,008 | 5.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70506 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,788 | 85.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,018 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 54 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 327 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 310 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,144 | 5.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70506 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 694 | 3.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,764 | 9.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 763 | 3.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 503 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,696 | 13.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 903 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 403 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,098 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,168 | 11.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,769 | 24.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,203 | 11.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 921 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 808 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.3% | 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 (70506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,598 | 89.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,677 | 59.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,194 | 40.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,930 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70506 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,406 | 80.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,120 | 28.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,039 | 17.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 605 | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 239 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,995 | 11.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70506 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,232 | 62.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 798 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 325 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 872 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,815 | 9.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,319 | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,356 | 6.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 980 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70506 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 71 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,336 | 6.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,197 | 11.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,040 | 10.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,295 | 21.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,712 | 23.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,890 | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,168 | 11.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 579 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 409 | 2.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70506 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 290 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,401 | 12.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,258 | 26.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,779 | 44.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,771 | 14.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 198 | 1.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70506 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,283 | 18.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 144 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 14,340 | 80.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 20 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 47 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70506 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,333 | 7.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,672 | 43.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,569 | 36.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,287 | 12.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70506 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 431 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 546 | 5.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,569 | 16.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,017 | 21.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,294 | 34.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,330 | 13.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 339 | 3.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 98 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70506 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,427 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $411 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $965 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.18 | 2.38 |
Households (70506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,861 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,171 | 34.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,578 | 14.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,276 | 23.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,130 | 34.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,635 | 26.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,843 | 27.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.22 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.01 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70506 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,244 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,310 | 45.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,716 | 41.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 367 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,622 | 10.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,266 | 38.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70506 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,452 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 522 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 638 | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,971 | 38.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,669 | 16.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,652 | 34.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,609 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,858 | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,528 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,207 | 13.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 158 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,590 | 49.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,459 | 47.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70506 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 33,235 | 83.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,304 | 15.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,508 | 71.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,620 | 25.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 246 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 176 | 2.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 36,221 | 90.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 174 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,705 | 2129.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,705 | 2129.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,705 | 2129.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 160 | 92.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 181 | 104.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 94 | 54.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,890 | 1086.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 20 | 11.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70506 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,001 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 32,809 | 86.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,192 | 13.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,455 | 6.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,826 | 4.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 550 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 361 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70506 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,861 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,425 | 92.0% | 89.4% |
Lafayette, LA70506