70578 ZIP Code — Rayne, LA

Acadia County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70578 is located in Rayne, Louisiana, within Acadia County. It covers approximately 114.90 square miles and serves a population of 16,937 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70578

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $156,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,884. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70578 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

16,937

population

114.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70578 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70578

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70578. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rayne	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70529 Duson (5.9 mi) 70526 Crowley (7.9 mi) 70583 Scott (8.9 mi) 70516 Branch (10.4 mi) 70506 Lafayette (11.4 mi) 70555 Maurice (11.6 mi) 70503 Lafayette (12.6 mi) 70504 Lafayette (13 mi) 70525 Church Point (13.8 mi) 70507 Lafayette (14.5 mi) 70508 Lafayette (14.8 mi) 70584 Sunset (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	16,937
Population density	147 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	114.90 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	30.2215
Longitude	-92.2630
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	47.3%	54.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	27.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	16.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.4%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

16,937

Population

147

People per sq mi

37.5

Median age

$53,884

Median household income

$27,058

Per capita income

$156,500

Median home value

$811

Median monthly rent

76.6%

Home ownership

24.2%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

5,547

Housing units

14.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

584

Under 5

595

760

5–9

773

498

10–14

506

537

15–19

546

269

20–24

274

1,216

25–34

1,238

1,134

35–44

1,154

1,024

45–54

1,041

628

55–59

638

536

60–64

546

707

65–74

720

360

75–84

366

142

85+

145

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,353	25.7%
18 and over	12,584	74.3%
65 and over	2,440	14.4%
Median age	37.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.3%

Black or African American 22.3%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Other race 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	12,539	73.3%
Black or African American	3,815	22.3%
Two or more races	462	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	178	1%
Other race	104	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.3%	54.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	27.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	16.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.4%	4.7%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 13.0%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	13.0%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$53,884

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.8%

$50k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 15.7%

$300k–$500k 17.5%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,500
Median rent / month	$811
Owner occupied	76.6%
Renter occupied	23.4%
Vacant	10.1%
Single-family detached	69.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	18.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	13.0%
2000–2009	20.7%
1990–1999	9.1%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	6.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	56.3%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.3%
1 vehicle	34.1%
2 vehicles	39.6%
3 or more	18.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.9%
Electricity	71.1%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,373	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	254	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	1,096	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,597	25.3%
Households with children under 18	2,073	32.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,701	26.9%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.4%	24.1%
Married	57.5%	52.7%
Separated	0.4%	0.7%
Widowed	2.4%	8.1%
Divorced	7.2%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 46.2%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	230	5.9%
Kindergarten	197	5.0%
Elementary school	2,067	52.6%
High school	765	19.5%
College / grad school	668	17.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.7%

Retail trade 14.2%

Agriculture & mining 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.7%

Manufacturing 6.9%

Construction 6.3%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Professional & management 5.9%

Public administration 5.1%

Other services 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.5%
Service	16.3%
Sales & office	27.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	13.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	16.2%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.3%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 24.2%

Under 18 years 31.9%

18 and over 21.5%

Married-couple families 11.7%

Female-led households 55.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.5%
Retirement income	16.4%
Supplemental Security	9.8%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	32.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	21.3%
Poor mental health	19.1%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	52.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	21.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	760	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.4%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	22.1%
65 and over	43.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.9%
Public insurance	42.6%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,758	93.0%
Spanish	297	1.9%
Other Indo-European	14	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	283	1.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,915	99.9%
Born in same state	16,915	99.9%
Born in different state	15,448	91.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	22	0.1%
Not a US citizen	9	40.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,359	8%
German	1,354	8%
French	503	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	402	2.4%
Polish	72	0.4%
English	19	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	89.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70578

What city is ZIP code 70578 in?

ZIP code 70578 is primarily assigned to Rayne, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70578 in?

ZIP code 70578 falls within Acadia County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70578?

24% of residents in ZIP code 70578 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70578?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70578?

The median home value in ZIP code 70578 is $156,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 70578?

ZIP code 70578 has an estimated population of 16,937 residents, with a density of 147 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 70578 in?

ZIP code 70578 observes the CST timezone.