70552 ZIP Code — Loreauville, LA

Iberia County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70552 is located in Loreauville, Louisiana, within Iberia County. It covers approximately 19.49 square miles and serves a population of 1,069 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70552

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $93,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

The gap between median ($27,331) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 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 smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70552 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,069
population
19.49
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70552 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70552

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City Status
Loreauville Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
70563 New Iberia (4.2 mi) 70582 Saint Martinville (14 mi) 70560 New Iberia (15.4 mi) 70518 Broussard (15.7 mi) 70544 Jeanerette (16 mi) 70514 Baldwin (16.3 mi) 70517 Breaux Bridge (17.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,069
Population density 55 / sq mi
State FIPS 22
County FIPS 045
Geography
Land area 19.49 sq mi
Water area 3.13 sq mi
Latitude 30.0646
Longitude -91.6793
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 74.8% 49.5% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 15.1% 31.4% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 9.4% 16.9% 18.3%
Over $200k 0.8% 2.2% 4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,069
Population
55
People per sq mi
32.5
Median age
$27,331
Median household income
$24,397
Per capita income
$93,900
Median home value
$821
Median monthly rent
68.4%
Home ownership
37.3%
Poverty rate
0.2%
Unemployment
368
Housing units
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
58
Under 5
51
59
5–9
51
21
10–14
18
37
15–19
32
43
20–24
38
84
25–34
74
45
35–44
40
118
45–54
103
35
55–59
31
17
60–64
14
20
65–74
18
31
75–84
27
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1829527.6%
18 and over77472.4%
65 and over1009.4%
Median age32.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.1%
Black or African American 39.5%
Two or more races 0.5%
GroupCount%
White64260.1%
Black or African American42239.5%
Two or more races50.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 74.8% 49.5% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 15.1% 31.4% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 9.4% 16.9% 18.3%
Over $200k 0.8% 2.2% 4.7%
Under $10k 14.2%
$10k–$15k 8.4%
$15k–$25k 18.7%
$25k–$35k 10.9%
$35k–$50k 13.2%
$50k–$75k 4.8%
$75k–$100k 8.9%
$100k–$150k 15.7%
$150k–$200k 4.1%
$200k+ 1.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k14.2%
$10k–$15k8.4%
$15k–$25k18.7%
$25k–$35k10.9%
$35k–$50k13.2%
$50k–$75k4.8%
$75k–$100k8.9%
$100k–$150k15.7%
$150k–$200k4.1%
$200k+1.3%
Median income$27,331

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.4%
$50k–$100k 29.6%
$100k–$150k 20.0%
$150k–$200k 13.0%
$300k–$500k 7.4%
$500k–$1M 5.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$93,900
Median rent / month$821
Owner occupied68.4%
Renter occupied31.6%
Vacant19.9%
Single-family detached63.9%
Large apartment buildings1.6%
Mobile homes29.6%
Median rooms4.8
Avg household size (owned)2.67

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.2%
2000–200919.9%
1990–199921.9%
1980–198913.8%
1970–197912.2%
1960–196914.2%
1950–19597.1%
1940–19493.2%
1939 or earlier6.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.8%
1 bedroom6.7%
2 bedrooms32.7%
3 bedrooms51.9%
4 bedrooms3.7%
5+ bedrooms4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle11.9%
1 vehicle34.9%
2 vehicles31.1%
3 or more22.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas25.1%
Electricity73.7%
No fuel used1.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family17343.8%
Cohabiting couple6516.5%
Male householder, no spouse5213.2%
Female householder, no spouse10526.6%
Households with children under 1818647.1%
Households with seniors (65+)7619.2%
Average household size2.71

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married40.7%29.3%
Married52.2%48.6%
Separated0.0%2.0%
Widowed0.2%10.7%
Divorced6.9%9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%
Some HS, no diploma 22.2%
HS graduate 43.1%
Some college, no degree 13.5%
Associate's degree 7.1%
Bachelor's degree 8.0%
Graduate / professional 4.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher76.1%
Bachelor's or higher12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool167.0%
Kindergarten177.4%
Elementary school12052.2%
High school5423.5%
College / grad school2310.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 20.1%
Retail trade 20.1%
Education & healthcare 16.2%
Agriculture & mining 13.1%
Manufacturing 7.4%
Professional & management 7.0%
Other services 6.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%
Finance & real estate 2.4%
Public administration 2.0%
Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.2%
Service23.8%
Sales & office23.6%
Natural resources & construction11.1%
Production & transportation13.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector83.4%
Government7.0%
Self-employed9.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone69.4%
Carpool3.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk9.0%
Work from home17.0%
Other means1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)19.0

Poverty

All people 37.3%
Under 18 years 57.2%
18 and over 29.8%
Married-couple families 6.4%
Female-led households 69.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security26.3%
Retirement income13.4%
Supplemental Security9.1%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP24.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.4%
High blood pressure34.1%
High cholesterol34.3%
Diabetes11.0%
Heart disease6.7%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis24.3%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease7.6%
Cancer6.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.3%
Binge drinking21.1%
No physical activity29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.8%
Depression26.6%
Fair or poor health17.5%
Poor mental health18.2%
Poor physical health11.7%
No health insurance14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.2%
Visited dentist53.5%
Cholesterol screening88.0%
Teeth loss17.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans151.9%
Disability%
Any disability13.2%
Under 186.1%
18–64 years12.0%
65 and over42.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance37.1%
Public insurance57.6%
No insurance9.2%
Uninsured under 194.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only96089.8%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,069100.0%
Born in same state1,069100.0%
Born in different state1,04597.8%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab282.6%
Italian212%
German111%
AncestryCount%
Polish50.5%
French40.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.0%
Internet access85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70552

What city is ZIP code 70552 in?

ZIP code 70552 is primarily assigned to Loreauville, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70552 in?

ZIP code 70552 falls within Iberia County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70552?

37% of residents in ZIP code 70552 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70552?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 70552?

The median household income in ZIP code 70552 is $27,331, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70552?

The median home value in ZIP code 70552 is $93,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 70552 in?

ZIP code 70552 observes the CST timezone.

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