70543 ZIP Code — Iota, LA

Acadia County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70543 is located in Iota, Louisiana, within Acadia County. It covers approximately 71.34 square miles and serves a population of 4,162 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70543

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $170,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,417. 32% 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. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 70543 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,162

population

71.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70543 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70543

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70543. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Iota	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70537 Evangeline (6.8 mi) 70515 Basile (7.4 mi) 70531 Egan (7.8 mi) 70526 Crowley (10.9 mi) 70546 Jennings (11.5 mi) 70535 Eunice (12.1 mi) 70516 Branch (12.9 mi) 70581 Roanoke (13.8 mi) 70532 Elton (14.4 mi) 70559 Morse (14.9 mi) 70578 Rayne (17.8 mi) 70525 Church Point (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,162
Population density	58 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	71.34 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	30.3477
Longitude	-92.5233
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	31.1%	54.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	27.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	33.4%	16.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.4%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,162

Population

People per sq mi

37.7

Median age

$69,417

Median household income

$30,272

Per capita income

$170,600

Median home value

$629

Median monthly rent

78.3%

Home ownership

15.4%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

1,418

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

107

Under 5

116

114

5–9

122

193

10–14

207

181

15–19

194

186

20–24

200

193

25–34

208

227

35–44

245

361

45–54

389

133

55–59

142

104

60–64

111

65–74

100

75–84

100

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,039	25.0%
18 and over	3,123	75.0%
65 and over	429	10.3%
Median age	37.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%

Two or more races 2.1%

Black or African American 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,001	95.7%
Two or more races	87	2.1%
Black or African American	70	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	17	0.4%
Other race	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.1%	54.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	27.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	33.4%	16.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.4%	4.7%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 15.3%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 5.9%

$75k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	15.3%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	5.9%
$75k–$100k	18.3%
$100k–$150k	20.9%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$69,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.9%

$50k–$100k 4.9%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 19.1%

$200k–$300k 24.4%

$300k–$500k 11.8%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$170,600
Median rent / month	$629
Owner occupied	78.3%
Renter occupied	21.7%
Vacant	13.0%
Single-family detached	74.3%
Large apartment buildings	3.5%
Mobile homes	17.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	10.8%
2000–2009	24.8%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	13.0%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	0.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	57.6%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	37.9%
2 vehicles	29.8%
3 or more	24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.8%
Electricity	77.4%
Propane / LP gas	2.4%
Wood	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	869	57.1%
Cohabiting couple	47	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	224	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	381	25.0%
Households with children under 18	453	29.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	344	22.6%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.6%	21.6%
Married	57.7%	54.2%
Separated	0.5%	3.7%
Widowed	0.7%	11.0%
Divorced	6.5%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 44.9%

Some college, no degree 13.1%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.5%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	71	6.5%
Kindergarten	6	0.6%
Elementary school	550	50.7%
High school	234	21.6%
College / grad school	223	20.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.8%

Other services 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Professional & management 7.9%

Agriculture & mining 7.2%

Construction 6.4%

Retail trade 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Public administration 2.8%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.2%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	23.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.3%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.1%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.7

Poverty

All people 15.4%

Under 18 years 27.4%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 45.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.3%
Retirement income	15.0%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	23.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	21.6%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	28.2%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	1.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	27.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.3%
Public insurance	33.8%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,939	94.6%
Spanish	53	1.3%
Other Indo-European	27	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	26	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,135	99.4%
Born in same state	4,132	99.3%
Born in different state	3,810	91.5%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	27	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	432	10.4%
French	284	6.8%
Arab	266	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	199	4.8%
English	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70543

What city is ZIP code 70543 in?

ZIP code 70543 is primarily assigned to Iota, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70543 in?

ZIP code 70543 falls within Acadia County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70543?

15% of residents in ZIP code 70543 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70543?

The median home value in ZIP code 70543 is $170,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 70543?

ZIP code 70543 has an estimated population of 4,162 residents, with a density of 58 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 70543?

The median household income in ZIP code 70543 is $69,417, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 70543 in?

ZIP code 70543 observes the CST timezone.