70586 ZIP Code
Ville Platte, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70586 |
| City/Town: | Ville Platte |
| County: | Evangeline |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,474 |
| Median Household Income: | $35,759 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,561 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,798 |
| Median Home Value: | $104,200 |
| Land Area: | 310.8 sq miles
804.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 10.7 sq miles
27.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.7273, -92.3560 |
Population Information (70586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,474 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,851 | 50.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,623 | 49.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,397 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,219 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,473 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,308 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,492 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,291 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,419 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,229 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,083 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,414 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,952 | 10.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 904 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 293 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $104,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $697 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,798 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,373 | 83.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,425 | 16.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,629 | 62.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,744 | 37.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,585 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,372 | 10.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,852 | 14.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,766 | 37.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,954 | 15.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 978 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,279 | 10.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 384 | 3.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 74.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70586 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $35,759 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $56,198 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $45,265 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,561 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,184 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,908 | 84.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,269 | 15.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,909 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,641 | 81.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 903 | 13.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 364 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,548 | 64.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,782 | 29.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 60 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 34 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 233 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 797 | 4.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 466 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 654 | 3.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 326 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 327 | 1.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70586 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 708 | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 653 | 8.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,304 | 17.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 986 | 13.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 926 | 12.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 986 | 13.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 510 | 6.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 845 | 11.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 248 | 3.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 207 | 2.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70586 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,168 | 74.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 769 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 37 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 344 | 5.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 82 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 241 | 3.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70586 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 571 | 8.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 540 | 7.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 619 | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 229 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 971 | 14.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 344 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 27 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 177 | 2.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 379 | 5.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,766 | 25.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 404 | 5.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 507 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 374 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 27.0% | 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 (70586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,451 | 89.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,315 | 42.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,723 | 60.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,778 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70586 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,942 | 67.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,965 | 40.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,408 | 19.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 774 | 10.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 109 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,026 | 27.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70586 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,651 | 75.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 49 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 310 | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 57 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 43 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 100 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 338 | 3.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,226 | 13.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 24 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70586 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 60 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 721 | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 948 | 10.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 975 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,473 | 16.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,179 | 24.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,118 | 12.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 821 | 9.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 211 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 292 | 3.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70586 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 104 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 566 | 6.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,364 | 26.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,911 | 55.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 761 | 8.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 92 | 1.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70586 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,732 | 23.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 206 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,244 | 71.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 26 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 83 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 82 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70586 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 996 | 13.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,501 | 33.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,693 | 36.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,183 | 16.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70586 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 889 | 19.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,364 | 29.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 481 | 10.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 502 | 10.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 823 | 17.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 445 | 9.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 91 | 2.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 34 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70586 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,110 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $343 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $697 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.69 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.38 |
Households (70586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,373 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,014 | 40.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 980 | 13.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,322 | 17.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,427 | 32.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,408 | 32.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,287 | 31.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.61 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.27 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70586 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,789 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,538 | 45.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,233 | 41.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 205 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 621 | 8.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,341 | 30.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70586 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,651 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 413 | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 289 | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,149 | 46.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,112 | 23.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 688 | 14.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,545 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 766 | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,229 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,795 | 24.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 317 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,935 | 61.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,543 | 32.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70586 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,155 | 88.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,109 | 10.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,107 | 52.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 995 | 47.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 257 | 12.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 7 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,269 | 98.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 43 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 205 | 476.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 205 | 476.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 205 | 476.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 83 | 193.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 90 | 209.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70586 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,077 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,348 | 84.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,729 | 15.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 161 | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,509 | 13.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 8 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 51 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70586 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,373 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,300 | 85.4% | 89.4% |
Ville Platte, LA70586