70560 ZIP Code — New Iberia, LA

Iberia County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70560 is located in New Iberia, Louisiana, within Iberia County. It covers approximately 176.08 square miles and serves a population of 37,763 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70560

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $120,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $45,313. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70560 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

37,763

population

176.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70560 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70560

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70560. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Iberia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70528 Delcambre (7.9 mi) 70563 New Iberia (11.8 mi) 70533 Erath (12.3 mi) 70592 Youngsville (14.8 mi) 70518 Broussard (15.2 mi) 70552 Loreauville (15.4 mi) 70514 Baldwin (18.7 mi) 70508 Lafayette (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	37,763
Population density	214 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	176.08 sq mi
Water area	5.01 sq mi
Latitude	29.9088
Longitude	-91.8623
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	52.9%	49.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	31.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	16.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.2%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

37,763

Population

214

People per sq mi

35.4

Median age

$45,313

Median household income

$25,794

Per capita income

$120,500

Median home value

$831

Median monthly rent

57.9%

Home ownership

29.5%

Poverty rate

8.0%

Unemployment

10,714

Housing units

10.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,405

Under 5

1,456

1,279

5–9

1,326

1,407

10–14

1,459

1,264

15–19

1,309

1,340

20–24

1,389

2,500

25–34

2,591

2,237

35–44

2,318

2,101

45–54

2,178

1,110

55–59

1,150

1,147

60–64

1,189

1,785

65–74

1,849

629

75–84

651

341

85+

353

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	9,906	26.2%
18 and over	27,857	73.8%
65 and over	5,608	14.9%
Median age	35.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51%

Black or African American 34.6%

Two or more races 7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Asian 2.2%

Other race 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	19,922	51%
Black or African American	13,532	34.6%
Two or more races	2,756	7%
Hispanic or Latino	1,332	3.4%
Asian	879	2.2%
Other race	614	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	59	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	49.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	31.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	16.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.2%	4.7%

Under $10k 9.9%

$10k–$15k 8.0%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.9%
$10k–$15k	8.0%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	12.5%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$45,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.0%

$50k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

$300k–$500k 9.1%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,500
Median rent / month	$831
Owner occupied	57.9%
Renter occupied	42.1%
Vacant	15.1%
Single-family detached	58.8%
Large apartment buildings	3.5%
Mobile homes	23.1%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	17.6%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	11.5%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	7.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	9.9%
2 bedrooms	35.6%
3 bedrooms	43.7%
4 bedrooms	7.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.1%
1 vehicle	33.8%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	14.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.6%
Electricity	68.9%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,336	37.7%
Cohabiting couple	1,537	10.9%
Male householder, no spouse	3,091	21.8%
Female householder, no spouse	4,195	29.6%
Households with children under 18	4,833	34.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,004	28.3%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.6%	40.1%
Married	40.3%	38.6%
Separated	3.1%	2.3%
Widowed	2.8%	8.1%
Divorced	14.2%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.8%

Some HS, no diploma 13.6%

HS graduate 43.1%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.2%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.7%
Bachelor's or higher	10.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	628	6.6%
Kindergarten	647	6.8%
Elementary school	4,773	49.8%
High school	2,053	21.4%
College / grad school	1,475	15.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Retail trade 16.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.2%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Professional & management 8.9%

Construction 7.5%

Agriculture & mining 6.9%

Other services 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Public administration 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.6%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.6%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.0%
Government	8.3%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.1%
Carpool	12.5%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 29.5%

Under 18 years 45.5%

18 and over 23.7%

Married-couple families 9.3%

Female-led households 48.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	17.6%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	39.6%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.5%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	37.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.6%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	25.2%
Poor mental health	19.8%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	18.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	43.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	24.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,753	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	17.1%
65 and over	38.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.0%
Public insurance	59.8%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	34,902	92.4%
Spanish	1,213	3.5%
Other Indo-European	571	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	217	0.6%
Other languages	386	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	36,536	96.8%
Born in same state	36,384	96.3%
Born in different state	33,431	88.5%
Foreign born	152	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	1,227	3.2%
Not a US citizen	527	43.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,541	6.7%
Italian	1,828	4.8%
French	870	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	859	2.3%
English	29	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70560

What city is ZIP code 70560 in?

ZIP code 70560 is primarily assigned to New Iberia, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70560 in?

ZIP code 70560 falls within Iberia County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70560?

30% of residents in ZIP code 70560 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70560?

11% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 70560?

The median home value in ZIP code 70560 is $120,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 70560?

The median household income in ZIP code 70560 is $45,313, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 70560 in?

ZIP code 70560 observes the CST timezone.