70506 ZIP Code — Lafayette, LA
Lafayette County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70506 is located in Lafayette, Louisiana, within Lafayette County. It covers approximately 20.76 square miles and serves a population of 39,926 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.
About ZIP code 70506
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $205,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
Median household income is $53,426. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
39,926
population
20.76
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70506 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70506
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70506. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lafayette | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
70503 Lafayette (1.5 mi)
70504 Lafayette (3 mi)
70508 Lafayette (3.7 mi)
70583 Scott (5 mi)
70529 Duson (5.8 mi)
70501 Lafayette (6.2 mi)
70507 Lafayette (7.1 mi)
70592 Youngsville (8.5 mi)
70555 Maurice (8.8 mi)
70518 Broussard (9.7 mi)
70520 Carencro (10.4 mi)
70578 Rayne (11.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 39,926 |
| Population density | 1,923 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 055 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 20.76 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.1882 |
| Longitude | -92.0760 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 337 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.1% | 44.2% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.0% | 28.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.6% | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 6.4% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
39,926
Population
1,923
People per sq mi
35.4
Median age
$53,426
Median household income
$33,332
Per capita income
$205,700
Median home value
$965
Median monthly rent
53.9%
Home ownership
20.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
Unemployment
11,460
Housing units
38.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
934
Under 5
991
1,174
5–9
1,246
1,174
10–14
1,246
1,180
15–19
1,252
1,456
20–24
1,546
3,569
25–34
3,788
2,524
35–44
2,679
1,895
45–54
2,012
1,079
55–59
1,145
1,183
60–64
1,256
2,016
65–74
2,140
834
75–84
886
350
85+
371
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,167 | 20.5% |
| 18 and over | 31,759 | 79.5% |
| 65 and over | 6,597 | 16.5% |
| Median age | 35.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
60.5%
Black or African American
20.1%
Two or more races
8%
Hispanic or Latino
6.8%
Asian
2.8%
Other race
1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,949 | 60.5% |
| Black or African American | 8,635 | 20.1% |
| Two or more races | 3,441 | 8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,935 | 6.8% |
| Asian | 1,191 | 2.8% |
| Other race | 563 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 94 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 53 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.1% | 44.2% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.0% | 28.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.6% | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 6.4% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
9.5%
$10k–$15k
6.3%
$15k–$25k
9.1%
$25k–$35k
9.7%
$35k–$50k
13.3%
$50k–$75k
15.4%
$75k–$100k
12.2%
$100k–$150k
13.5%
$150k–$200k
5.4%
$200k+
5.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.4% |
| $200k+ | 5.6% |
| Median income | $53,426 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.5%
$50k–$100k
5.7%
$100k–$150k
16.3%
$150k–$200k
21.0%
$200k–$300k
34.2%
$300k–$500k
13.8%
$500k–$1M
3.5%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $205,700 |
| Median rent / month | $965 |
| Owner occupied | 53.9% |
| Renter occupied | 46.1% |
| Vacant | 9.3% |
| Single-family detached | 62.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.9% |
| Mobile homes | 5.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.25 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% |
| 3 or more | 12.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 18.4% |
| Electricity | 80.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,171 | 34.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,284 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,276 | 23.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,130 | 34.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,635 | 26.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,843 | 27.1% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.0% | 37.0% |
| Married | 41.3% | 37.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 14.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
6.5%
HS graduate
28.2%
Some college, no degree
18.2%
Associate's degree
5.7%
Bachelor's degree
25.2%
Graduate / professional
12.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 522 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 638 | 6.1% |
| Elementary school | 3,971 | 38.0% |
| High school | 1,669 | 16.0% |
| College / grad school | 3,652 | 34.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.2%
Retail trade
13.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.2%
Professional & management
11.0%
Construction
9.0%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Other services
4.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Public administration
4.1%
Manufacturing
3.9%
Agriculture & mining
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Information
2.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.2% |
| Service | 16.4% |
| Sales & office | 23.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.3% |
| Production & transportation | 8.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.8% |
| Government | 15.3% |
| Self-employed | 9.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.5% |
| Carpool | 5.2% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 5.8% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.1 |
Poverty
All people
20.3%
Under 18 years
26.5%
18 and over
18.8%
Married-couple families
6.0%
Female-led households
39.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.7% |
| Retirement income | 17.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.0% |
| High blood pressure | 31.5% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 19.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.5% |
| Binge drinking | 23.1% |
| No physical activity | 24.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.9% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.3% |
| Poor mental health | 18.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 14.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.7% |
| Visited dentist | 56.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.4% |
| Teeth loss | 15.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,858 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.2% |
| Under 18 | 1.9% |
| 18–64 years | 10.4% |
| 65 and over | 38.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.9% |
| Public insurance | 41.0% |
| No insurance | 9.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,001 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 2,674 | 7.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,725 | 4.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 507 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 356 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,221 | 90.7% |
| Born in same state | 36,047 | 90.3% |
| Born in different state | 30,513 | 76.4% |
| Foreign born | 174 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,705 | 9.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,307 | 35.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 2,389 | 6% |
| French | 2,259 | 5.7% |
| Italian | 2,123 | 5.3% |
| Arab | 1,908 | 4.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 233 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 85 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 26 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.7% |
| Internet access | 92.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70506
What city is ZIP code 70506 in?
ZIP code 70506 is primarily assigned to Lafayette, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70506 in?
ZIP code 70506 falls within Lafayette County, Louisiana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70506?
20% of residents in ZIP code 70506 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 70506?
ZIP code 70506 has an estimated population of 39,926 residents, with a density of 1,923 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 70506?
The median household income in ZIP code 70506 is $53,426, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70506?
The median home value in ZIP code 70506 is $205,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 70506 in?
ZIP code 70506 observes the CST timezone.