70517 ZIP Code
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
December 18, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70517 |
| City/Town: | Breaux Bridge |
| County: | St. Martin |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,453 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,012 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,458 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,563 |
| Median Home Value: | $141,000 |
| Land Area: | 168.6 sq miles
436.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 15.7 sq miles
40.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.2908, -91.7864 |
Population Information (70517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,453 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,698 | 48.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,755 | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,819 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,074 | 7.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,828 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,728 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,709 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,460 | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,279 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,808 | 10.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,022 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,906 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,447 | 9.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 940 | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 433 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $141,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $917 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,563 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,616 | 83.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,947 | 16.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,441 | 77.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,175 | 22.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,295 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,059 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,258 | 13.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,561 | 43.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,879 | 16.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,068 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,717 | 9.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 753 | 4.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 80.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70517 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $53,012 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,442 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $65,748 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,458 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,855 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,207 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 586 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,412 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,906 | 79.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,228 | 11.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,047 | 9.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,313 | 65.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,671 | 29.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 47 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 296 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 74 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 49 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,003 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 523 | 2.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 787 | 3.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 509 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 36 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 235 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70517 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 724 | 7.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 574 | 6.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 904 | 9.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,061 | 11.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,166 | 12.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,955 | 20.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,021 | 10.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,318 | 13.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 514 | 5.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 379 | 3.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70517 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,511 | 84.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 558 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 37 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 132 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 41 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 743 | 6.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70517 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 730 | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,152 | 10.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 862 | 7.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 481 | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,708 | 15.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 753 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 46 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 331 | 3.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 930 | 8.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,329 | 20.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 843 | 7.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 641 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 401 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.3% | 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 (70517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,258 | 91.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,694 | 51.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,283 | 50.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,017 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70517 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,183 | 74.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,324 | 34.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,362 | 14.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 502 | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 76 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,893 | 19.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70517 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,882 | 68.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 37 | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 46 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 234 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 62 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 37 | 0.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 3,265 | 28.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70517 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 97 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,421 | 12.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,249 | 19.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,746 | 15.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,817 | 15.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,633 | 14.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,004 | 8.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 775 | 6.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 358 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 463 | 4.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70517 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 71 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 434 | 3.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,773 | 24.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,792 | 58.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,285 | 11.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 208 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70517 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,204 | 12.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 144 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,227 | 85.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 4 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 37 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70517 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 908 | 9.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,604 | 27.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,423 | 46.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,681 | 17.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70517 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 974 | 13.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,511 | 20.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,478 | 19.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,163 | 15.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,290 | 17.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 945 | 12.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 62 | 0.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 18 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70517 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,383 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $327 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $917 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.65 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.03 | 2.38 |
Households (70517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,616 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,504 | 46.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,748 | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,648 | 17.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,770 | 28.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,501 | 36.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,775 | 28.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.74 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.33 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70517 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,844 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,776 | 38.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,993 | 50.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 242 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 729 | 7.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,706 | 37.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70517 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,408 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 471 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 505 | 7.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,910 | 45.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,709 | 26.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 813 | 12.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,465 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,054 | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,275 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,662 | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 226 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,054 | 56.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,382 | 37.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70517 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,098 | 87.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,949 | 11.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,641 | 55.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,274 | 43.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 668 | 22.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 34 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,894 | 97.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 28 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 559 | 1996.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 559 | 1996.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 559 | 1996.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 20 | 71.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 323 | 1153.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70517 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,634 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,488 | 87.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,146 | 12.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 479 | 1.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,420 | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 247 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70517 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,616 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,373 | 87.1% | 89.4% |
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