70507 ZIP Code — Lafayette, LA
Lafayette County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70507 is located in Lafayette, Louisiana, within Lafayette County. It covers approximately 21.43 square miles and serves a population of 18,777 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.
About ZIP code 70507
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $192,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $64,383.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
18,777
population
21.43
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70507 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70507
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70507. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lafayette | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
70520 Carencro (3.7 mi)
70501 Lafayette (4 mi)
70504 Lafayette (4.3 mi)
70583 Scott (5.7 mi)
70506 Lafayette (7.1 mi)
70503 Lafayette (7.9 mi)
70584 Sunset (7.9 mi)
70508 Lafayette (8.9 mi)
70529 Duson (10.8 mi)
70517 Breaux Bridge (12.1 mi)
70512 Arnaudville (12.2 mi)
70518 Broussard (12.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 18,777 |
| Population density | 876 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 055 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 21.43 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.2834 |
| Longitude | -92.0313 |
| 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 | 42.8% | 44.2% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.5% | 28.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.8% | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 6.4% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
18,777
Population
876
People per sq mi
36.8
Median age
$64,383
Median household income
$33,001
Per capita income
$192,600
Median home value
$931
Median monthly rent
71.8%
Home ownership
14.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
Unemployment
5,909
Housing units
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
815
Under 5
865
689
5–9
731
452
10–14
479
454
15–19
481
621
20–24
658
1,294
25–34
1,372
1,236
35–44
1,311
1,221
45–54
1,294
544
55–59
576
596
60–64
633
651
65–74
691
442
75–84
469
98
85+
104
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,705 | 25.1% |
| 18 and over | 14,072 | 74.9% |
| 65 and over | 2,455 | 13.1% |
| Median age | 36.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
49.5%
Black or African American
42.7%
Two or more races
4.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2.1%
Other race
0.8%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,501 | 49.5% |
| Black or African American | 8,201 | 42.7% |
| Two or more races | 814 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 409 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 144 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 91 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.8% | 44.2% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.5% | 28.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.8% | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 6.4% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
5.3%
$15k–$25k
7.5%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
15.5%
$50k–$75k
18.0%
$75k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
15.9%
$150k–$200k
7.2%
$200k+
5.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.2% |
| $200k+ | 5.8% |
| Median income | $64,383 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.1%
$50k–$100k
5.7%
$100k–$150k
9.5%
$150k–$200k
25.6%
$200k–$300k
27.1%
$300k–$500k
11.2%
$500k–$1M
5.3%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,600 |
| Median rent / month | $931 |
| Owner occupied | 71.8% |
| Renter occupied | 28.2% |
| Vacant | 9.8% |
| Single-family detached | 61.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.9% |
| Mobile homes | 13.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 25.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.8% |
| 3 or more | 17.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 11.3% |
| Electricity | 87.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.6% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,630 | 50.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 437 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,138 | 15.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,939 | 27.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,220 | 31.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,783 | 25.0% |
| Average household size | 2.62 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.1% | 32.6% |
| Married | 52.2% | 51.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.4%
Some HS, no diploma
7.2%
HS graduate
32.7%
Some college, no degree
22.6%
Associate's degree
9.3%
Bachelor's degree
21.6%
Graduate / professional
6.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 361 | 7.9% |
| Kindergarten | 294 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,888 | 41.3% |
| High school | 940 | 20.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,090 | 23.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.7%
Retail trade
13.3%
Professional & management
8.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.4%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Other services
6.0%
Construction
5.8%
Agriculture & mining
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Wholesale trade
4.0%
Public administration
4.0%
Manufacturing
2.9%
Information
1.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.8% |
| Service | 18.3% |
| Sales & office | 23.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.7% |
| Production & transportation | 14.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.7% |
| Government | 12.6% |
| Self-employed | 14.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.9% |
| Carpool | 7.3% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 8.5% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.4 |
Poverty
All people
14.3%
Under 18 years
22.9%
18 and over
11.4%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
36.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.7% |
| Retirement income | 12.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| High blood pressure | 37.0% |
| High cholesterol | 32.8% |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 21.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.9% |
| Binge drinking | 21.0% |
| No physical activity | 27.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.2% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.7% |
| Poor mental health | 18.5% |
| Poor physical health | 12.3% |
| No health insurance | 15.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.3% |
| Visited dentist | 53.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 16.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,138 | 8.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.8% |
| Under 18 | 1.9% |
| 18–64 years | 9.0% |
| 65 and over | 44.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.1% |
| Public insurance | 34.6% |
| No insurance | 6.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,097 | 91.1% |
| Spanish | 261 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 168 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 67 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 26 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,460 | 98.3% |
| Born in same state | 18,378 | 97.9% |
| Born in different state | 16,487 | 87.8% |
| Foreign born | 82 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 317 | 1.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 130 | 41.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 1,686 | 9% |
| French | 830 | 4.4% |
| Arab | 799 | 4.3% |
| Italian | 548 | 2.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 27 | 0.1% |
| English | 8 | 0% |
| Dutch | 5 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.0% |
| Internet access | 90.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70507
What city is ZIP code 70507 in?
ZIP code 70507 is primarily assigned to Lafayette, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70507 in?
ZIP code 70507 falls within Lafayette County, Louisiana.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70507?
The median home value in ZIP code 70507 is $192,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 70507?
ZIP code 70507 has an estimated population of 18,777 residents, with a density of 876 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 70507?
The median household income in ZIP code 70507 is $64,383, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 70507 in?
ZIP code 70507 observes the CST timezone.