70515 ZIP Code — Basile, LA

Evangeline County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70515 is located in Basile, Louisiana, within Evangeline County. It covers approximately 72.08 square miles and serves a population of 4,314 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70515

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 $127,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,344. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 32% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70515 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,314

population

72.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70515 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70515

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70515. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Basile	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70543 Iota (7.4 mi) 70535 Eunice (8.1 mi) 70532 Elton (9.4 mi) 70537 Evangeline (13.5 mi) 70554 Mamou (14 mi) 70531 Egan (15.1 mi) 70516 Branch (15.8 mi) 70655 Oberlin (16 mi) 70546 Jennings (16.1 mi) 70581 Roanoke (16.4 mi) 70526 Crowley (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,314
Population density	60 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	72.08 sq mi
Water area	0.56 sq mi
Latitude	30.4509
Longitude	-92.5542
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	67.1%	67.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	17.7%	21.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	9.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.8%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,314

Population

People per sq mi

32.2

Median age

$47,344

Median household income

$17,457

Per capita income

$127,700

Median home value

$815

Median monthly rent

76.6%

Home ownership

22.0%

Poverty rate

13.8%

Unemployment

1,262

Housing units

9.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

146

Under 5

155

145

5–9

154

158

10–14

167

206

15–19

218

153

20–24

163

392

25–34

416

265

35–44

280

247

45–54

262

55–59

103

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,201	27.8%
18 and over	3,113	72.2%
65 and over	412	9.6%
Median age	32.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69%

Black or African American 10.8%

Two or more races 9%

Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

Other race 3.2%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,225	69%
Black or African American	503	10.8%
Two or more races	420	9%
Hispanic or Latino	357	7.6%
Other race	150	3.2%
Asian	16	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.1%	67.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	17.7%	21.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	9.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.8%	4.7%

Under $10k 8.1%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 13.6%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	13.6%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	18.8%
$100k–$150k	11.9%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
Median income	$47,344

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.7%

$50k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k–$300k 15.0%

$300k–$500k 20.6%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$127,700
Median rent / month	$815
Owner occupied	76.6%
Renter occupied	23.4%
Vacant	24.1%
Single-family detached	88.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	11.7%
2000–2009	6.4%
1990–1999	5.7%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	25.1%
1960–1969	17.9%
1950–1959	11.4%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	12.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	31.9%
3 bedrooms	51.8%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	50.7%
3 or more	15.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.1%
Electricity	71.4%
Propane / LP gas	4.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	564	48.5%
Cohabiting couple	144	12.4%
Male householder, no spouse	156	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	300	25.8%
Households with children under 18	460	39.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	281	24.1%
Average household size	3.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.2%	43.6%
Married	46.0%	36.2%
Separated	0.7%	2.5%
Widowed	2.0%	9.7%
Divorced	17.1%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.1%

Some HS, no diploma 15.6%

HS graduate 44.2%

Some college, no degree 15.2%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.3%
Bachelor's or higher	9.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	118	10.8%
Kindergarten	62	5.7%
Elementary school	559	51.3%
High school	321	29.5%
College / grad school	29	2.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Construction 12.8%

Manufacturing 12.3%

Professional & management 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Retail trade 9.2%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Other services 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Public administration 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.3%
Service	19.6%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	20.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.3%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	14.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.4%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.4

Poverty

All people 22.0%

Under 18 years 19.0%

18 and over 23.5%

Married-couple families 20.7%

Female-led households 51.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.2%
Retirement income	14.2%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	25.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.0%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	37.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	27.6%
Fair or poor health	25.0%
Poor mental health	19.9%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	22.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	44.9%
Cholesterol screening	83.6%
Teeth loss	26.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	89	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	26.0%
65 and over	62.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.0%
Public insurance	54.6%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	5.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,013	93.0%
Spanish	564	14.1%
Other Indo-European	436	10.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	116	2.9%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,753	87.0%
Born in same state	3,744	86.8%
Born in different state	3,437	79.7%
Foreign born	9	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	561	13.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	344	8%
Arab	165	3.8%
French	145	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	89	2.1%
English	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.0%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70515

What city is ZIP code 70515 in?

ZIP code 70515 is primarily assigned to Basile, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70515 in?

ZIP code 70515 falls within Acadia County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70515?

10% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 70515?

22% of residents in ZIP code 70515 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70515?

The median home value in ZIP code 70515 is $127,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 70515?

The median household income in ZIP code 70515 is $47,344, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 70515 in?

ZIP code 70515 observes the CST timezone.