70537 ZIP Code — Evangeline, LA

Acadia County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70537 is located in Evangeline, Louisiana, within Acadia County. It covers approximately 5.86 square miles and serves a population of 207 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70537

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $93,750.

The dominant occupation class is service, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 66 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 70537 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

207

population

5.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70537 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70537

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70537. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Evangeline	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70531 Egan (3.1 mi) 70546 Jennings (6.5 mi) 70543 Iota (6.8 mi) 70559 Morse (9.5 mi) 70526 Crowley (10.2 mi) 70581 Roanoke (10.6 mi) 70515 Basile (13.5 mi) 70591 Welsh (15.7 mi) 70516 Branch (17 mi) 70549 Lake Arthur (17.2 mi) 70542 Gueydan (17.8 mi) 70532 Elton (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	207
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	5.86 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	30.2562
Longitude	-92.5642
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	49.3%	54.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	27.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	16.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

207

Population

People per sq mi

49.3

Median age

$93,750

Median household income

$51,263

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

16.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

197

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	18	8.7%
18 and over	189	91.3%
65 and over	16	7.7%
Median age	49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	207	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	54.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	27.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	16.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.7%

Under $10k 21.6%

$10k–$15k 11.8%

$25k–$35k 2.0%

$75k–$100k 21.6%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 19.6%

$200k+ 10.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	21.6%
$10k–$15k	11.8%
$25k–$35k	2.0%
$75k–$100k	21.6%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	19.6%
$200k+	10.8%
Median income	$93,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 43.1%

$50k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 26.5%

$150k–$200k 19.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	48.2%
Single-family detached	92.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.7%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	5.6%
1980–1989	6.6%
1970–1979	47.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	24.4%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	11.7%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	30.5%
3 bedrooms	57.9%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	47.1%
2 vehicles	11.8%
3 or more	41.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.5%
Electricity	75.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	54	52.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	14	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	34	33.3%
Households with children under 18	8	7.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	8	7.8%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.0%	9.5%
Married	68.1%	54.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	14.9%	35.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 33.5%

Some college, no degree 45.1%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	18	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 33.3%

Manufacturing 13.6%

Professional & management 13.6%

Other services 11.1%

Education & healthcare 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Retail trade 6.8%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Construction 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	7.4%
Service	32.1%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	27.2%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	98.1%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.4%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	6.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	65.6

Poverty

All people 16.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 18.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

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

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.5%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	28.1%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	56.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.1%
Under 18	100.0%
18–64 years	19.7%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.6%
Public insurance	18.4%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	207	100.0%
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)	207	100.0%
Born in same state	207	100.0%
Born in different state	182	87.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	63	30.4%
German	28	13.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.3%
Internet access	98.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70537

What city is ZIP code 70537 in?

ZIP code 70537 is primarily assigned to Evangeline, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70537 in?

ZIP code 70537 falls within Acadia County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70537?

13% 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 70537?

16% of residents in ZIP code 70537 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 70537?

ZIP code 70537 has an estimated population of 207 residents, with a density of 35 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 70537?

The median household income in ZIP code 70537 is $93,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 70537 in?

ZIP code 70537 observes the CST timezone.