70544 ZIP Code — Jeanerette, LA

Iberia County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70544 is located in Jeanerette, Louisiana, within Iberia County. It covers approximately 102.70 square miles and serves a population of 10,612 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70544

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $106,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,042. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70544 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

10,612

population

102.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70544 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70544

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70544. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jeanerette	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70514 Baldwin (3.6 mi) 70538 Franklin (14.7 mi) 70552 Loreauville (16 mi) 70380 Morgan City (17.7 mi) 70563 New Iberia (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,612
Population density	103 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	102.70 sq mi
Water area	8.12 sq mi
Latitude	29.8864
Longitude	-91.5091
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	56.0%	49.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	31.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	16.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.2%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

10,612

Population

103

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$55,042

Median household income

$26,617

Per capita income

$106,400

Median home value

$847

Median monthly rent

80.2%

Home ownership

21.1%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

3,954

Housing units

12.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

243

Under 5

287

462

5–9

544

275

10–14

325

334

15–19

394

339

20–24

399

550

25–34

649

497

35–44

586

549

45–54

647

260

55–59

307

396

60–64

467

605

65–74

713

292

75–84

344

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,591	24.4%
18 and over	8,021	75.6%
65 and over	2,102	19.8%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 42.6%

White 40.4%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Other race 2.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%

Asian 2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	4,727	42.6%
White	4,489	40.4%
Two or more races	589	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	497	4.5%
Other race	315	2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	275	2.5%
Asian	217	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.0%	49.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	31.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	16.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.2%	4.7%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 25.6%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	25.6%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	9.4%
$150k–$200k	9.1%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$55,042

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.1%

$50k–$100k 24.3%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,400
Median rent / month	$847
Owner occupied	80.2%
Renter occupied	19.8%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	72.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	23.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	19.8%
1980–1989	18.7%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	13.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	51.4%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.5%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	43.8%
3 or more	21.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.5%
Electricity	64.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
No fuel used	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,927	48.3%
Cohabiting couple	450	11.3%
Male householder, no spouse	527	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1,084	27.2%
Households with children under 18	1,487	37.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,542	38.7%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.2%	34.6%
Married	52.6%	44.4%
Separated	3.4%	1.5%
Widowed	2.2%	9.6%
Divorced	7.6%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.2%

HS graduate 41.8%

Some college, no degree 14.3%

Associate's degree 14.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.6%
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	275	10.0%
Kindergarten	202	7.3%
Elementary school	1,096	39.8%
High school	790	28.7%
College / grad school	391	14.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Other services 10.0%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Construction 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Retail trade 8.5%

Professional & management 7.4%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Public administration 2.3%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.0%
Service	20.2%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	17.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.9%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	16.7%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 21.1%

Under 18 years 19.6%

18 and over 21.5%

Married-couple families 8.5%

Female-led households 40.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.9%
Retirement income	29.3%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	41.9%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	35.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.8%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	23.1%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	48.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	566	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	7.9%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	38.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.6%
Public insurance	54.3%
No insurance	9.8%
Uninsured under 19	10.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,082	95.0%
Spanish	250	2.5%
Other Indo-European	62	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	151	1.5%
Other languages	37	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,411	98.1%
Born in same state	10,369	97.7%
Born in different state	9,429	88.9%
Foreign born	42	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	201	1.9%
Not a US citizen	147	73.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	556	5.2%
French	345	3.3%
German	267	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	80	0.8%
Dutch	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70544

What city is ZIP code 70544 in?

ZIP code 70544 is primarily assigned to Jeanerette, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70544 in?

ZIP code 70544 falls within Iberia County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70544?

21% of residents in ZIP code 70544 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70544?

13% 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 70544 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 70544 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 70544 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 70544 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 70544 in?

ZIP code 70544 observes the CST timezone.