70533 ZIP Code — Erath, LA

Vermilion County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70533 is located in Erath, Louisiana, within Vermilion County. It covers approximately 74.36 square miles and serves a population of 7,356 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70533

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 $143,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,667. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% 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 70533 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

7,356

population

74.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70533 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70533

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70533. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Erath	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70528 Delcambre (6.1 mi) 70510 Abbeville (9.1 mi) 70560 New Iberia (12.3 mi) 70592 Youngsville (14.2 mi) 70555 Maurice (15.1 mi) 70518 Broussard (18.4 mi) 70508 Lafayette (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,356
Population density	99 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	74.36 sq mi
Water area	1.41 sq mi
Latitude	29.8777
Longitude	-92.0637
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	49.5%	49.7%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	18.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.2%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

7,356

Population

People per sq mi

37.4

Median age

$56,667

Median household income

$29,006

Per capita income

$143,400

Median home value

$778

Median monthly rent

78.8%

Home ownership

18.2%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

2,455

Housing units

20.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

173

Under 5

161

295

5–9

274

352

10–14

329

331

15–19

309

166

20–24

155

473

25–34

441

464

35–44

433

651

45–54

607

190

55–59

177

216

60–64

201

329

65–74

307

143

75–84

133

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,013	27.4%
18 and over	5,343	72.6%
65 and over	958	13.0%
Median age	37.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.1%

Two or more races 8%

Black or African American 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	6,326	82.1%
Two or more races	616	8%
Black or African American	360	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	351	4.6%
Asian	53	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.5%	49.7%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	18.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.2%	4.7%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 11.4%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	11.4%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	22.2%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$56,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.1%

$50k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 20.4%

$300k–$500k 14.3%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$143,400
Median rent / month	$778
Owner occupied	78.8%
Renter occupied	21.2%
Vacant	10.6%
Single-family detached	67.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	26.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	22.1%
1990–1999	17.3%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	7.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	59.4%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	31.6%
2 vehicles	43.6%
3 or more	18.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.4%
Electricity	78.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Wood	0.9%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,606	59.3%
Cohabiting couple	128	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	334	12.3%
Female householder, no spouse	640	23.6%
Households with children under 18	1,121	41.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	672	24.8%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.9%	26.1%
Married	60.0%	56.0%
Separated	1.5%	1.8%
Widowed	0.6%	5.6%
Divorced	7.1%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 37.4%

Some college, no degree 17.3%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 15.2%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.6%
Bachelor's or higher	20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	88	4.3%
Kindergarten	111	5.4%
Elementary school	973	47.2%
High school	460	22.3%
College / grad school	431	20.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.1%

Retail trade 12.7%

Construction 9.5%

Agriculture & mining 9.1%

Other services 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Public administration 5.2%

Manufacturing 5.1%

Professional & management 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.8%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	26.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	9.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.1%
Government	20.7%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.1%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 18.2%

Under 18 years 23.7%

18 and over 16.1%

Married-couple families 7.3%

Female-led households 45.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.0%
Retirement income	19.8%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	20.6%
No physical activity	33.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	28.4%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	19.3%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	52.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.3%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	272	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	7.3%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.8%
Public insurance	43.8%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,022	95.5%
Spanish	122	1.7%
Other Indo-European	1	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	76	1.1%
Other languages	45	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,284	99.0%
Born in same state	7,243	98.5%
Born in different state	6,551	89.1%
Foreign born	41	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	72	1.0%
Not a US citizen	44	61.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,015	13.8%
German	811	11%
French	364	4.9%
Italian	231	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	36	0.5%
Polish	20	0.3%
English	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70533

What city is ZIP code 70533 in?

ZIP code 70533 is primarily assigned to Erath, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70533 in?

ZIP code 70533 falls within Vermilion County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70533?

18% of residents in ZIP code 70533 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70533?

The median home value in ZIP code 70533 is $143,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 70533?

ZIP code 70533 has an estimated population of 7,356 residents, with a density of 99 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 70533?

The median household income in ZIP code 70533 is $56,667, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 70533 in?

ZIP code 70533 observes the CST timezone.