70508 ZIP Code
Lafayette, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70508 |
| City/Town: | Lafayette |
| County: | Lafayette |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 39,962 |
| Median Household Income: | $85,006 |
| Per Capita Income: | $49,715 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,572 |
| Median Home Value: | $288,300 |
| Land Area: | 24.3 sq miles
62.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.1552, -92.0282 |
Population Information (70508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 39,962 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,616 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,346 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,637 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,712 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,582 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,890 | 4.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,198 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,719 | 16.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,667 | 14.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,479 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,002 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,221 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,656 | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,360 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 839 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $288,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,204 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,572 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,489 | 88.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,083 | 11.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,357 | 62.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,132 | 37.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,943 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 601 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 931 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,718 | 24.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,593 | 20.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,234 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,147 | 29.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,719 | 16.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 46.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70508 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $85,006 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $115,405 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $104,583 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $49,715 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,214 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,177 | 95.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 997 | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,185 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,251 | 80.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,385 | 11.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,541 | 7.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 31,678 | 79.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,587 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 20 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,294 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 291 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,092 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,282 | 3.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,104 | 2.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 437 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 115 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 62 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 490 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70508 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 914 | 5.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 343 | 2.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 954 | 5.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,318 | 8.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,488 | 9.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,347 | 14.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,116 | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,250 | 19.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,404 | 8.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,355 | 14.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70508 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,844 | 83.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 768 | 3.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 74 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 307 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 250 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,776 | 8.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70508 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 1,273 | 6.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,042 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,121 | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 706 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,149 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 625 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 377 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 909 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,867 | 14.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,486 | 27.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,397 | 11.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 714 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 511 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.3% | 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 (70508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,137 | 92.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 29,710 | 74.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,189 | 30.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,507 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70508 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,479 | 81.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,919 | 23.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,113 | 18.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 442 | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 99 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,040 | 6.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70508 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,477 | 61.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 475 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 294 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 859 | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 959 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,682 | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,967 | 10.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 859 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70508 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 36 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,944 | 21.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,202 | 22.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,918 | 15.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,198 | 22.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,577 | 13.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 436 | 2.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 68 | 0.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 32 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 161 | 0.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70508 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 380 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,882 | 10.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,898 | 21.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,410 | 45.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,474 | 18.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 528 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70508 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,405 | 20.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 19 | 0.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 12,972 | 78.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 58 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 35 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70508 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 668 | 4.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,509 | 33.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,674 | 46.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,638 | 16.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70508 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 378 | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 144 | 1.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 308 | 3.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,172 | 11.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,594 | 34.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,142 | 30.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,249 | 12.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 370 | 3.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70508 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,723 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $598 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,204 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.12 | 2.38 |
Households (70508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,489 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,257 | 50.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,359 | 20.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,149 | 19.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,905 | 23.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,804 | 29.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,983 | 24.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70508 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,813 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,455 | 34.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,432 | 53.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 674 | 4.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,192 | 7.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,522 | 28.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70508 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,092 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 599 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 613 | 6.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,944 | 43.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,955 | 21.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,981 | 21.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,556 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,010 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,644 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,585 | 9.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 216 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,861 | 51.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,508 | 42.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70508 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,366 | 81.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,105 | 17.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,305 | 46.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,739 | 52.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,408 | 19.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 61 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 37,973 | 95.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 460 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,989 | 432.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,989 | 432.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,989 | 432.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 357 | 77.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 151 | 32.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 19 | 4.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 434 | 94.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 133 | 28.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70508 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 37,325 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 34,207 | 91.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,118 | 8.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 698 | 1.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,491 | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 778 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 151 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70508 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,489 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,960 | 96.8% | 89.4% |
Lafayette, LA70508