70548 ZIP Code — Kaplan, LA

Vermilion County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70548 is located in Kaplan, Louisiana, within Vermilion County. It covers approximately 512.01 square miles and serves a population of 9,202 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70548

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 $109,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,639. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 41% 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 smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70548 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,202

population

512.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70548 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70548

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70548. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kaplan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70510 Abbeville (13 mi) 70542 Gueydan (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,202
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	512.01 sq mi
Water area	113.78 sq mi
Latitude	29.8309
Longitude	-92.4005
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	56.8%	49.7%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	18.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.4%	3.2%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

9,202

Population

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$57,639

Median household income

$28,500

Per capita income

$109,500

Median home value

$722

Median monthly rent

76.5%

Home ownership

21.4%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

3,712

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

260

Under 5

271

239

5–9

249

341

10–14

354

352

15–19

366

298

20–24

310

517

25–34

538

552

35–44

574

365

45–54

379

328

55–59

340

447

60–64

465

432

65–74

449

261

75–84

272

119

85+

124

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,214	24.1%
18 and over	6,988	75.9%
65 and over	1,657	18.0%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.2%

Black or African American 4%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	8,445	90.2%
Black or African American	374	4%
Two or more races	255	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	163	1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	127	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.8%	49.7%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	18.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.4%	3.2%	4.7%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 11.4%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	11.4%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	11.9%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$57,639

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.9%

$50k–$100k 26.2%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 17.8%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,500
Median rent / month	$722
Owner occupied	76.5%
Renter occupied	23.5%
Vacant	21.1%
Single-family detached	80.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	16.2%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	17.4%
1990–1999	10.1%
1980–1989	11.4%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	16.8%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	7.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	12.1%
2 bedrooms	17.9%
3 bedrooms	55.5%
4 bedrooms	11.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.4%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	21.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.5%
Electricity	74.4%
Propane / LP gas	5.4%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,991	55.4%
Cohabiting couple	213	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	511	14.2%
Female householder, no spouse	879	24.5%
Households with children under 18	1,278	35.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,207	33.6%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	24.7%
Married	58.8%	50.4%
Separated	1.5%	1.7%
Widowed	4.4%	14.7%
Divorced	12.7%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 11.3%

HS graduate 45.7%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	1.5%
Kindergarten	25	1.2%
Elementary school	943	44.0%
High school	648	30.2%
College / grad school	496	23.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Retail trade 17.8%

Construction 14.7%

Agriculture & mining 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Professional & management 5.1%

Manufacturing 4.5%

Information 4.3%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Other services 3.5%

Public administration 3.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	23.4%
Production & transportation	12.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	12.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.1%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 21.4%

Under 18 years 27.4%

18 and over 19.5%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 50.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.9%
Retirement income	19.4%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	33.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	27.2%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	53.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	752	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	19.1%
65 and over	34.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.9%
Public insurance	48.6%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,671	94.2%
Spanish	147	1.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	147	1.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,134	99.3%
Born in same state	9,112	99.0%
Born in different state	8,072	87.7%
Foreign born	22	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	68	0.7%
Not a US citizen	53	77.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	930	10.1%
Arab	873	9.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	415	4.5%
French	143	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70548

What city is ZIP code 70548 in?

ZIP code 70548 is primarily assigned to Kaplan, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70548 in?

ZIP code 70548 falls within Vermilion County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70548?

21% of residents in ZIP code 70548 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70548?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 70548 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 70548 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 70548 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 70548 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 70548 in?

ZIP code 70548 observes the CST timezone.