70531 ZIP Code — Egan, LA

Acadia County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70531 is located in Egan, Louisiana, within Acadia County. It covers approximately 33.43 square miles and serves a population of 1,534 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70531

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 $226,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,627. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70531 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

1,534

population

33.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70531 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70531

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70531. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Egan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70537 Evangeline (3.1 mi) 70559 Morse (7.2 mi) 70526 Crowley (7.4 mi) 70543 Iota (7.8 mi) 70546 Jennings (9.1 mi) 70581 Roanoke (13.5 mi) 70515 Basile (15.1 mi) 70578 Rayne (15.3 mi) 70516 Branch (15.5 mi) 70542 Gueydan (17 mi) 70549 Lake Arthur (18.3 mi) 70591 Welsh (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,534
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	33.43 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	30.2347
Longitude	-92.5192
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	25.8%	54.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	63.7%	27.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	16.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,534

Population

People per sq mi

36.3

Median age

$85,627

Median household income

$29,319

Per capita income

$226,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.0%

Home ownership

17.6%

Poverty rate

14.5%

Unemployment

731

Housing units

5.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

124

15–19

20–24

25–34

227

35–44

320

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	352	22.9%
18 and over	1,182	77.1%
65 and over	111	7.2%
Median age	36.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,534	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.8%	54.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	63.7%	27.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	16.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.7%

$10k–$15k 10.1%

$15k–$25k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 58.1%

$100k–$150k 1.5%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	10.1%
$15k–$25k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	58.1%
$100k–$150k	1.5%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
Median income	$85,627

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$50k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$200k–$300k 66.6%

$300k–$500k 18.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$226,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.0%
Renter occupied	14.0%
Vacant	24.6%
Single-family detached	92.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.3%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	16.8%
1990–1999	18.6%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	52.1%
1960–1969	2.1%
1950–1959	0.5%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	54.0%
3 bedrooms	30.2%
4 bedrooms	4.9%
5+ bedrooms	8.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	70.3%
2 vehicles	17.2%
3 or more	10.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.0%
Electricity	42.0%
Wood	51.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	467	75.8%
Cohabiting couple	5	0.8%
Male householder, no spouse	13	2.1%
Female householder, no spouse	131	21.3%
Households with children under 18	434	70.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	99	16.1%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.6%	34.7%
Married	81.4%	59.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.0%
Divorced	3.0%	0.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 74.5%

Some college, no degree 6.9%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 5.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	5.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	212	76.8%
High school	30	10.9%
College / grad school	34	12.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 51.1%

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Manufacturing 15.2%

Retail trade 4.4%

Construction 3.9%

Other services 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	8.8%
Service	64.5%
Sales & office	0.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.4%
Government	1.6%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	99.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.3

Poverty

All people 17.6%

Under 18 years 19.6%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 13.3%

Female-led households 94.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	15.4%
Retirement income	17.7%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	21.4%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	59.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	0.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.9%
65 and over	18.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.3%
Public insurance	23.5%
No insurance	0.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,424	92.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,534	100.0%
Born in same state	1,534	100.0%
Born in different state	1,517	98.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	210	13.7%
Italian	37	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	31	2%
Arab	31	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70531

What city is ZIP code 70531 in?

ZIP code 70531 is primarily assigned to Egan, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70531 in?

ZIP code 70531 falls within Acadia County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70531?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 70531 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 70531 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70531?

18% of residents in ZIP code 70531 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 70531?

ZIP code 70531 has an estimated population of 1,534 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 70531 in?

ZIP code 70531 observes the CST timezone.