70503 ZIP Code — Lafayette, LA
Lafayette County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70503 is located in Lafayette, Louisiana, within Lafayette County. It covers approximately 11.32 square miles and serves a population of 29,469 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.
About ZIP code 70503
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $300,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
The gap between median ($90,286) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
29,469
population
11.32
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70503 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70503
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70503. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lafayette | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
70506 Lafayette (1.5 mi)
70508 Lafayette (2.2 mi)
70504 Lafayette (3.6 mi)
70501 Lafayette (6.3 mi)
70583 Scott (6.5 mi)
70529 Duson (6.8 mi)
70592 Youngsville (7 mi)
70507 Lafayette (7.9 mi)
70518 Broussard (8.3 mi)
70555 Maurice (8.5 mi)
70520 Carencro (11.4 mi)
70578 Rayne (12.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,469 |
| Population density | 2,603 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 055 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.32 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.1717 |
| Longitude | -92.0599 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 337 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.8% | 44.2% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.1% | 28.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.6% | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 14.5% | 6.4% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
29,469
Population
2,603
People per sq mi
37.6
Median age
$90,286
Median household income
$61,587
Per capita income
$300,200
Median home value
$1,080
Median monthly rent
66.8%
Home ownership
9.5%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
9,228
Housing units
55.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
779
Under 5
737
843
5–9
797
830
10–14
786
1,522
15–19
1,439
1,250
20–24
1,183
1,827
25–34
1,729
1,809
35–44
1,712
1,790
45–54
1,694
801
55–59
758
1,109
60–64
1,049
1,736
65–74
1,642
625
75–84
591
221
85+
210
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,129 | 20.8% |
| 18 and over | 23,340 | 79.2% |
| 65 and over | 5,025 | 17.1% |
| Median age | 37.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
73.5%
Black or African American
9.4%
Two or more races
5.2%
Hispanic or Latino
5%
Asian
4.3%
Other race
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,784 | 73.5% |
| Black or African American | 2,912 | 9.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,624 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,547 | 5% |
| Asian | 1,338 | 4.3% |
| Other race | 742 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 69 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.8% | 44.2% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.1% | 28.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.6% | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 14.5% | 6.4% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
5.9%
$25k–$35k
5.3%
$35k–$50k
7.6%
$50k–$75k
13.7%
$75k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
17.9%
$150k–$200k
8.6%
$200k+
19.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.6% |
| $200k+ | 19.4% |
| Median income | $90,286 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.3%
$50k–$100k
2.4%
$100k–$150k
6.9%
$150k–$200k
13.1%
$200k–$300k
26.3%
$300k–$500k
32.4%
$500k–$1M
14.8%
$1M+
2.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $300,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,080 |
| Owner occupied | 66.8% |
| Renter occupied | 33.2% |
| Vacant | 9.1% |
| Single-family detached | 72.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 26.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.9% |
| 3 or more | 14.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.7% |
| Electricity | 70.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,069 | 50.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 581 | 4.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,116 | 17.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,243 | 27.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,563 | 29.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,495 | 29.1% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.9% | 31.3% |
| Married | 50.8% | 47.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
2.7%
HS graduate
13.5%
Some college, no degree
20.3%
Associate's degree
5.7%
Bachelor's degree
33.6%
Graduate / professional
21.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 55.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 429 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 474 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,480 | 28.1% |
| High school | 1,727 | 19.5% |
| College / grad school | 3,724 | 42.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.4%
Professional & management
19.6%
Retail trade
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.4%
Finance & real estate
7.1%
Other services
4.5%
Agriculture & mining
4.1%
Construction
3.8%
Wholesale trade
3.8%
Manufacturing
3.2%
Information
2.6%
Public administration
2.5%
Transportation & utilities
1.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.7% |
| Service | 15.6% |
| Sales & office | 23.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.6% |
| Production & transportation | 5.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.9% |
| Government | 13.8% |
| Self-employed | 12.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.7% |
| Carpool | 3.2% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Work from home | 10.6% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.0 |
Poverty
All people
9.5%
Under 18 years
13.4%
18 and over
8.4%
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
26.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.2% |
| Retirement income | 21.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.9% |
| High blood pressure | 29.5% |
| High cholesterol | 31.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 18.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.0% |
| Binge drinking | 23.5% |
| No physical activity | 19.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.8% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.9% |
| Poor mental health | 16.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.1% |
| Visited dentist | 65.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 9.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,399 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.2% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 and over | 29.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.6% |
| Public insurance | 31.6% |
| No insurance | 5.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,953 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 831 | 3.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 127 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 188 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 459 | 1.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,469 | 93.2% |
| Born in same state | 27,219 | 92.4% |
| Born in different state | 21,994 | 74.6% |
| Foreign born | 250 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,000 | 6.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 794 | 39.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 2,239 | 7.6% |
| French | 2,110 | 7.2% |
| Italian | 1,934 | 6.6% |
| Arab | 1,519 | 5.2% |
| English | 111 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 76 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 45 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 16 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 7 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.8% |
| Internet access | 97.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70503
What city is ZIP code 70503 in?
ZIP code 70503 is primarily assigned to Lafayette, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70503 in?
ZIP code 70503 falls within Lafayette County, Louisiana.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 70503?
55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 70503?
ZIP code 70503 has an estimated population of 29,469 residents, with a density of 2,602 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70503?
The median home value in ZIP code 70503 is $300,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 70503?
The median household income in ZIP code 70503 is $90,286, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 70503 in?
ZIP code 70503 observes the CST timezone.