70518 ZIP Code — Broussard, LA
Lafayette County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70518 is located in Broussard, Louisiana, within Lafayette County. It covers approximately 41.72 square miles and serves a population of 15,991 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.
About ZIP code 70518
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $272,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($88,824) 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 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
15,991
population
41.72
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70518 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70518
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70518. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Broussard | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
70592 Youngsville (5.5 mi)
70508 Lafayette (6.1 mi)
70503 Lafayette (8.3 mi)
70501 Lafayette (8.9 mi)
70504 Lafayette (9.7 mi)
70506 Lafayette (9.7 mi)
70563 New Iberia (12.4 mi)
70507 Lafayette (12.7 mi)
70528 Delcambre (13 mi)
70517 Breaux Bridge (13.1 mi)
70555 Maurice (13.4 mi)
70583 Scott (14.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 15,991 |
| Population density | 383 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 055 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 41.72 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.1196 |
| Longitude | -91.9349 |
| 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 | 34.1% | 44.2% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.6% | 28.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.2% | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.2% | 6.4% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
15,991
Population
383
People per sq mi
34.5
Median age
$88,824
Median household income
$42,193
Per capita income
$272,100
Median home value
$987
Median monthly rent
80.0%
Home ownership
14.6%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
5,396
Housing units
33.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
600
Under 5
540
399
5–9
360
790
10–14
711
512
15–19
461
559
20–24
504
1,373
25–34
1,236
1,314
35–44
1,183
778
45–54
701
627
55–59
564
670
60–64
604
512
65–74
461
154
75–84
138
126
85+
114
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,135 | 25.9% |
| 18 and over | 11,856 | 74.1% |
| 65 and over | 1,505 | 9.4% |
| Median age | 34.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.4%
Black or African American
16.7%
Two or more races
3.6%
Asian
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,106 | 74.4% |
| Black or African American | 2,710 | 16.7% |
| Two or more races | 587 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 561 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 275 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15 | 0.1% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.1% | 44.2% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.6% | 28.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.2% | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.2% | 6.4% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
7.5%
$25k–$35k
6.1%
$35k–$50k
6.6%
$50k–$75k
14.1%
$75k–$100k
15.3%
$100k–$150k
17.5%
$150k–$200k
16.7%
$200k+
9.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 16.7% |
| $200k+ | 9.7% |
| Median income | $88,824 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.0%
$50k–$100k
1.8%
$100k–$150k
3.1%
$150k–$200k
9.8%
$200k–$300k
33.1%
$300k–$500k
31.1%
$500k–$1M
8.2%
$1M+
2.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $272,100 |
| Median rent / month | $987 |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% |
| Vacant | 11.3% |
| Single-family detached | 81.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 10.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.72 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 30.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.5% |
| 3 or more | 19.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 18.2% |
| Electricity | 80.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,275 | 56.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 644 | 11.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 695 | 11.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,203 | 20.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,268 | 39.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,134 | 19.5% |
| Average household size | 2.72 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.9% | 32.0% |
| Married | 54.7% | 52.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 8.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.8%
Some HS, no diploma
7.4%
HS graduate
26.9%
Some college, no degree
21.7%
Associate's degree
6.4%
Bachelor's degree
27.5%
Graduate / professional
6.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 168 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 271 | 6.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,697 | 39.7% |
| High school | 913 | 21.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,226 | 28.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.3%
Agriculture & mining
12.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.1%
Manufacturing
10.5%
Construction
7.6%
Retail trade
6.6%
Other services
6.3%
Public administration
6.3%
Professional & management
6.1%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.5% |
| Service | 15.5% |
| Sales & office | 15.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.9% |
| Production & transportation | 12.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.5% |
| Government | 18.1% |
| Self-employed | 7.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.5% |
| Carpool | 6.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 4.3% |
| Work from home | 5.7% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.4 |
Poverty
All people
14.6%
Under 18 years
27.4%
18 and over
10.6%
Married-couple families
1.1%
Female-led households
31.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.4% |
| Retirement income | 14.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.9% |
| High blood pressure | 31.1% |
| High cholesterol | 32.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 19.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.0% |
| Binge drinking | 23.7% |
| No physical activity | 23.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.4% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.3% |
| Poor mental health | 17.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 12.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.0% |
| Visited dentist | 60.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 13.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 479 | 4.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.0% |
| Under 18 | 1.6% |
| 18–64 years | 8.0% |
| 65 and over | 38.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.2% |
| Public insurance | 29.6% |
| No insurance | 10.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,851 | 92.9% |
| Spanish | 423 | 2.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 253 | 1.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 166 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,313 | 95.8% |
| Born in same state | 15,300 | 95.7% |
| Born in different state | 13,088 | 81.8% |
| Foreign born | 13 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 678 | 4.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 279 | 41.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 1,258 | 7.9% |
| French | 851 | 5.3% |
| Italian | 684 | 4.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 650 | 4.1% |
| English | 69 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 50 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.4% |
| Internet access | 93.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70518
What city is ZIP code 70518 in?
ZIP code 70518 is primarily assigned to Broussard, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70518 in?
ZIP code 70518 falls within Lafayette County, Louisiana.
What is the population of ZIP code 70518?
ZIP code 70518 has an estimated population of 15,991 residents, with a density of 383 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 70518?
The median household income in ZIP code 70518 is $88,824, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70518?
The median home value in ZIP code 70518 is $272,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 70518 in?
ZIP code 70518 observes the CST timezone.