70544 ZIP Code
Jeanerette, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70544 |
| City/Town: | Jeanerette |
| County: | Iberia |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,612 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,042 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,185 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,743 |
| Median Home Value: | $106,400 |
| Land Area: | 102.7 sq miles
266.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 8.1 sq miles
21.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.9050, -91.6564 |
Population Information (70544 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,612 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,869 | 45.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,743 | 54.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 530 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,006 | 9.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 600 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 728 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 738 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,199 | 11.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,083 | 10.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,196 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 567 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 863 | 8.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,318 | 12.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 636 | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 148 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70544 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $106,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $847 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,743 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,988 | 84.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 755 | 15.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,199 | 80.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 789 | 19.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70544 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,010 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 365 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 787 | 11.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,930 | 41.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,001 | 14.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,039 | 14.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 686 | 9.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 202 | 2.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70544 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,042 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,232 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $57,470 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,185 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70544 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,327 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,038 | 93.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 281 | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,033 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,178 | 78.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 413 | 10.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 422 | 10.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 25 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70544 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,489 | 42.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,727 | 44.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 275 | 2.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 217 | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 315 | 3.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 589 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 497 | 4.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 130 | 1.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 81 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 2 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 44 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70544 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 269 | 6.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 270 | 6.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 252 | 6.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 413 | 10.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 541 | 13.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,020 | 25.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 444 | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 374 | 9.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 364 | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 41 | 1.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70544 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,820 | 69.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 358 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 64 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 25 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 653 | 16.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70544 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 177 | 4.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 371 | 9.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 392 | 9.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 169 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 345 | 8.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 158 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 41 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 201 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 298 | 7.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,041 | 25.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 348 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 403 | 10.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 94 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70544 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.1% | 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 (70544 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,568 | 90.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,049 | 47.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,761 | 54.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,036 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70544 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,875 | 72.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,471 | 36.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,170 | 29.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 322 | 8.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 61 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 715 | 17.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70544 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,460 | 72.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 10 | 0.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 16 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 111 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 32 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 17 | 0.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,097 | 23.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70544 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 282 | 5.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 404 | 8.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 937 | 19.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 888 | 18.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 518 | 10.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 517 | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 471 | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 93 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 622 | 13.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70544 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 12 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 220 | 4.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,121 | 23.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,438 | 51.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 692 | 14.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 260 | 5.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70544 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,255 | 31.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 82 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,558 | 64.1% | 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: | 93 | 2.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70544 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 378 | 9.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,006 | 25.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,747 | 43.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 857 | 21.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70544 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 707 | 22.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 776 | 24.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 553 | 17.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 532 | 16.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 423 | 13.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 162 | 5.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 42 | 1.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 4 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70544 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,185 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $361 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $847 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.69 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.38 |
Households (70544 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,988 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,927 | 48.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 470 | 11.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 527 | 13.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,084 | 27.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,487 | 37.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,542 | 38.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.66 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.98 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70544 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,954 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,352 | 34.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,079 | 52.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 88 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 302 | 7.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,563 | 39.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70544 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,754 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 275 | 10.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 202 | 7.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,096 | 39.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 790 | 28.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 391 | 14.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70544 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,013 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 566 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,604 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,845 | 17.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 205 | 11.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 826 | 44.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 814 | 44.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70544 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,875 | 93.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 580 | 5.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 370 | 63.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 210 | 36.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 193 | 33.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70544 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,411 | 98.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 42 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 201 | 478.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 201 | 478.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 201 | 478.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 26 | 61.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 104 | 247.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70544 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,082 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,263 | 91.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 819 | 8.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 255 | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 323 | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 227 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70544 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,988 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,416 | 85.7% | 89.4% |
Jeanerette, LA70544