70563 ZIP Code — New Iberia, LA

Iberia County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70563 is located in New Iberia, Louisiana, within Iberia County. It covers approximately 62.68 square miles and serves a population of 19,873 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70563

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 $186,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,826. 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. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70563 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

19,873

population

62.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70563 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70563

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70563. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Iberia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70552 Loreauville (4.2 mi) 70560 New Iberia (11.8 mi) 70518 Broussard (12.4 mi) 70592 Youngsville (16.2 mi) 70582 Saint Martinville (16.3 mi) 70528 Delcambre (16.4 mi) 70517 Breaux Bridge (17.3 mi) 70514 Baldwin (17.4 mi) 70544 Jeanerette (18 mi) 70508 Lafayette (18.5 mi) 70501 Lafayette (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	19,873
Population density	317 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	62.68 sq mi
Water area	1.81 sq mi
Latitude	30.0459
Longitude	-91.7458
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	37.2%	49.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	31.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	16.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.1%	2.2%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

19,873

Population

317

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$71,826

Median household income

$34,829

Per capita income

$186,600

Median home value

$924

Median monthly rent

81.0%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

7,126

Housing units

20.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

636

Under 5

603

586

5–9

555

931

10–14

883

578

15–19

547

434

20–24

412

1,132

25–34

1,073

1,333

35–44

1,264

1,182

45–54

1,120

810

55–59

767

922

60–64

874

893

65–74

846

531

75–84

504

235

85+

222

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,955	24.9%
18 and over	14,918	75.1%
65 and over	3,231	16.3%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74%

Black or African American 17.5%

Two or more races 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Asian 1.6%

Other race 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	15,086	74%
Black or African American	3,561	17.5%
Two or more races	718	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	518	2.5%
Asian	334	1.6%
Other race	135	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	39	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.2%	49.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	31.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	16.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.1%	2.2%	4.7%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 13.5%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	13.5%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$71,826

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.6%

$50k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 22.1%

$200k–$300k 23.9%

$300k–$500k 17.0%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$186,600
Median rent / month	$924
Owner occupied	81.0%
Renter occupied	19.0%
Vacant	8.3%
Single-family detached	82.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	10.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	9.9%
2000–2009	16.9%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	12.8%
1950–1959	11.9%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	1.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	15.9%
3 bedrooms	60.7%
4 bedrooms	16.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	25.4%
2 vehicles	45.7%
3 or more	24.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.6%
Electricity	60.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,539	57.4%
Cohabiting couple	727	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,062	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,586	20.0%
Households with children under 18	2,872	36.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,402	30.4%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.6%	23.6%
Married	60.7%	58.8%
Separated	0.4%	0.6%
Widowed	3.6%	9.3%
Divorced	9.8%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 38.6%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.4%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	20.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	152	3.3%
Kindergarten	92	2.0%
Elementary school	2,506	55.0%
High school	1,019	22.4%
College / grad school	787	17.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.4%

Agriculture & mining 15.3%

Professional & management 12.0%

Manufacturing 9.3%

Retail trade 8.5%

Construction 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Other services 4.0%

Public administration 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.6%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 18.9%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 21.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.9%
Retirement income	18.2%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	20.4%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	985	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	9.1%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	38.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.6%
Public insurance	41.9%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	18,634	93.8%
Spanish	384	2.1%
Other Indo-European	152	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	128	0.7%
Other languages	104	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	19,530	98.3%
Born in same state	19,466	98.0%
Born in different state	17,493	88.0%
Foreign born	64	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	343	1.7%
Not a US citizen	224	65.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	965	4.9%
German	813	4.1%
Arab	794	4%
French	664	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	39	0.2%
Polish	31	0.2%
Irish	9	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70563

What city is ZIP code 70563 in?

ZIP code 70563 is primarily assigned to New Iberia, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70563 in?

ZIP code 70563 falls within Iberia County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 70563 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 70563 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70563?

The median home value in ZIP code 70563 is $186,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 70563?

ZIP code 70563 has an estimated population of 19,873 residents, with a density of 317 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 70563?

The median household income in ZIP code 70563 is $71,826, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 70563 in?

ZIP code 70563 observes the CST timezone.