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Saint Landry County
Grand Coteau, LA
70541
70541 ZIP Code — Grand Coteau, LA
Saint Landry County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70541 is located in
Grand Coteau ,
Louisiana ,
within Saint Landry County .
It covers approximately 2.05 square miles and serves a population of
767 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 337 .
About ZIP code 70541
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $140,600. Renters make up the majority at 68%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $62,560. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 58% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 70541 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
767
Population density
374 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
097
Geography
Land area
2.05 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
30.4201
Longitude
-92.0492
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
337
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
77.9%
58.1%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
16.2%
25.2%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
5.8%
14.7%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.9%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$62,560
Median household income
$140,600
Median home value
12.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 102 13.3% 18 and over 665 86.7% 65 and over 125 16.3% Median age 56.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
67.6%
Group Count % Black or African American 520 67.6% White 245 31.9% Hispanic or Latino 2 0.3% Two or more races 2 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
77.9%
58.1%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
16.2%
25.2%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
5.8%
14.7%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.9%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.5% $10k–$15k 5.8% $15k–$25k 16.5% $25k–$35k 9.4% $35k–$50k 3.1% $50k–$75k 41.5% $75k–$100k 4.7% $100k–$150k 7.6% $150k–$200k 0.8% Median income $62,560
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $140,600 Median rent / month $629 Owner occupied 31.8% Renter occupied 68.2% Vacant 19.1% Single-family detached 45.0% Large apartment buildings 0.6% Mobile homes 17.0% Median rooms 4.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.75
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.1% 2000–2009 3.0% 1990–1999 4.0% 1980–1989 8.3% 1970–1979 4.7% 1960–1969 61.1% 1950–1959 14.2% 1940–1949 3.0% 1939 or earlier 0.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.2% 2 bedrooms 56.1% 3 bedrooms 31.6% 4 bedrooms 7.0% 5+ bedrooms 1.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 12.1% 1 vehicle 29.4% 2 vehicles 43.8% 3 or more 14.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 57.0% Electricity 43.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 173 45.4% Cohabiting couple 11 2.9% Male householder, no spouse 36 9.4% Female householder, no spouse 161 42.3% Households with children under 18 60 15.7% Households with seniors (65+) 92 24.1% Average household size 1.94
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 46.5% 34.4% Married 46.2% 30.0% Separated 0.8% 5.6% Widowed 2.2% 15.3% Divorced 4.3% 14.7%
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.7%
Some HS, no diploma
33.4%
Some college, no degree
8.7%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 54.9% Bachelor's or higher 12.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 9 8.3% Kindergarten 7 6.5% Elementary school 26 24.1% High school 43 39.8% College / grad school 23 21.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Agriculture & mining
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Professional & management
1.9%
Public administration
1.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.8% Service 21.4% Sales & office 17.1% Natural resources & construction 9.7% Production & transportation 24.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 93.0% Government 3.9% Self-employed 3.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.7% Carpool 12.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.8% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 19.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
62.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 58.3% Retirement income 11.5% Supplemental Security 7.9% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 20.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.3% High blood pressure 49.6% High cholesterol 38.2% Diabetes 18.6% Heart disease 9.0% Stroke 5.7% Asthma 11.1% Arthritis 31.4% Kidney disease 4.6% Pulmonary disease 10.3% Cancer 6.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.8% Binge drinking 15.5% No physical activity 38.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.7% Depression 23.6% Fair or poor health 27.3% Poor mental health 18.0% Poor physical health 16.1% No health insurance 18.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 82.5% Visited dentist 50.7% Cholesterol screening 90.2% Teeth loss 23.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 116 17.6%
Disability % Any disability 13.4% Under 18 26.5% 18–64 years 7.3% 65 and over 28.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 37.2% Public insurance 57.2% No insurance 12.5% Uninsured under 19 7.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 723 94.3% Spanish 39 5.4% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 39 5.4% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 759 99.0% Born in same state 759 99.0% Born in different state 727 94.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 8 1.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % German 106 13.8% French 53 6.9%
Ancestry Count % Italian 9 1.2% Arab 9 1.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 49.7% Internet access 57.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70541
What city is ZIP code 70541 in?
ZIP code 70541 is primarily assigned to Grand Coteau, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70541 in?
ZIP code 70541 falls within Saint Landry County, Louisiana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70541?
33% of residents in ZIP code 70541 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 70541 mostly rentals?
68% of occupied units in ZIP code 70541 are renter-occupied.
Does ZIP code 70541 have a large retiree population?
58% of households in ZIP code 70541 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 70541?
12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 70541 in?
ZIP code 70541 observes the CST timezone.
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