70524 ZIP Code — Chataignier, LA

Evangeline County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70524 is located in Chataignier, Louisiana, within Evangeline County. It covers approximately 2.72 square miles and serves a population of 239 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70524

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $92,900. Renters make up the majority at 60%, typical of denser urban areas.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 20% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 70524 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

239

population

2.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70524 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70524

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70524. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chataignier	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	239
Population density	88 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	2.72 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	30.5712
Longitude	-92.3202
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	77.0%	67.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	20.4%	21.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	2.7%	9.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

239

Population

People per sq mi

52.4

Median age

Median household income

$26,992

Per capita income

$92,900

Median home value

$638

Median monthly rent

40.4%

Home ownership

14.6%

Poverty rate

11.5%

Unemployment

Housing units

19.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	22	9.2%
18 and over	217	90.8%
65 and over	28	11.7%
Median age	52.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 51.9%

White 48.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	124	51.9%
White	115	48.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.0%	67.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	20.4%	21.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	2.7%	9.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.7%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 10.1%

$15k–$25k 14.7%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 11.0%

$75k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	10.1%
$15k–$25k	14.7%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	11.0%
$75k–$100k	20.2%
$100k–$150k	6.4%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.6%

$50k–$100k 22.7%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 11.4%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,900
Median rent / month	$638
Owner occupied	40.4%
Renter occupied	59.6%
Vacant	32.7%
Single-family detached	75.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.6%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	14.2%
1990–1999	8.6%
1980–1989	3.7%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	27.2%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	17.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	18.5%
2 bedrooms	38.3%
3 bedrooms	37.0%
4 bedrooms	6.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.8%
1 vehicle	35.8%
2 vehicles	25.7%
3 or more	24.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.3%
Electricity	81.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	34	31.2%
Cohabiting couple	27	24.8%
Male householder, no spouse	24	22.0%
Female householder, no spouse	24	22.0%
Households with children under 18	8	7.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	24	22.0%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.9%	36.7%
Married	28.3%	44.4%
Separated	8.7%	0.0%
Widowed	4.7%	11.1%
Divorced	24.4%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 24.2%

HS graduate 31.9%

Some college, no degree 11.0%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.8%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	11	33.3%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	22	66.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Construction 21.7%

Agriculture & mining 19.1%

Manufacturing 8.7%

Wholesale trade 5.2%

Retail trade 5.2%

Information 5.2%

Public administration 4.3%

Other services 3.5%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.3%
Service	3.5%
Sales & office	10.4%
Natural resources & construction	40.9%
Production & transportation	13.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.2%
Government	15.7%
Self-employed	19.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	5.9%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	20.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.9

Poverty

All people 14.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 16.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	16.5%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.6%
High blood pressure	44.8%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	17.2%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.0%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	37.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.9%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	25.4%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.2%
Visited dentist	48.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	2.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	28.0%
65 and over	32.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.4%
Public insurance	47.5%
No insurance	16.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	228	95.4%
Spanish	12	5.3%
Other Indo-European	12	5.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	227	95.0%
Born in same state	227	95.0%
Born in different state	212	88.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	5.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	17	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	6	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70524

What city is ZIP code 70524 in?

ZIP code 70524 is primarily assigned to Chataignier, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70524 in?

ZIP code 70524 falls within Evangeline County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 70524 mostly rentals?

60% of occupied units in ZIP code 70524 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 70524 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 70524 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70524?

The median home value in ZIP code 70524 is $92,900.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 70524?

Health data for ZIP code 70524 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 70524 in?

ZIP code 70524 observes the CST timezone.