70570 ZIP Code — Opelousas, LA

Saint Landry County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70570 is located in Opelousas, Louisiana, within Saint Landry County. It covers approximately 171.78 square miles and serves a population of 38,498 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70570

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $160,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $43,750. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70570 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.

38,498

population

171.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70570 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70570

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70570. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Opelousas	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70584 Sunset (10.3 mi) 70525 Church Point (10.4 mi) 70589 Washington (12.9 mi) 70512 Arnaudville (12.9 mi) 70520 Carencro (14.2 mi) 70577 Port Barre (15.3 mi) 70516 Branch (16.7 mi) 71358 Palmetto (17.8 mi) 70507 Lafayette (17.9 mi) 70750 Krotz Springs (19.2 mi) 70535 Eunice (19.5 mi) 70583 Scott (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	38,498
Population density	224 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	171.78 sq mi
Water area	0.55 sq mi
Latitude	30.5334
Longitude	-92.1070
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	59.6%	58.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	25.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	14.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.9%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

38,498

Population

224

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$43,750

Median household income

$24,373

Per capita income

$160,500

Median home value

$751

Median monthly rent

68.8%

Home ownership

29.3%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

12,647

Housing units

15.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,100

Under 5

1,232

1,493

5–9

1,672

1,206

10–14

1,351

1,469

15–19

1,646

1,002

20–24

1,122

2,448

25–34

2,741

1,985

35–44

2,222

1,958

45–54

2,192

1,068

55–59

1,196

1,280

60–64

1,434

1,898

65–74

2,126

818

75–84

916

435

85+

488

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	10,125	26.3%
18 and over	28,373	73.7%
65 and over	6,681	17.4%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 55%

White 37.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Two or more races 2.6%

Other race 1.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	21,806	55%
White	14,773	37.3%
Hispanic or Latino	1,125	2.8%
Two or more races	1,011	2.6%
Other race	645	1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	176	0.4%
Asian	47	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	40	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.6%	58.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	25.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	14.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.9%	4.7%

Under $10k 10.5%

$10k–$15k 10.6%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.5%
$10k–$15k	10.6%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$43,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.1%

$50k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k–$300k 22.1%

$300k–$500k 10.3%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$160,500
Median rent / month	$751
Owner occupied	68.8%
Renter occupied	31.2%
Vacant	14.9%
Single-family detached	68.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	18.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	20.8%
1960–1969	21.8%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	25.5%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.5%
1 vehicle	36.5%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	17.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.5%
Electricity	60.2%
Propane / LP gas	2.0%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,604	38.2%
Cohabiting couple	907	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	2,648	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	5,492	37.5%
Households with children under 18	4,654	31.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,851	33.1%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.3%	38.8%
Married	41.3%	34.5%
Separated	3.5%	1.8%
Widowed	4.4%	13.9%
Divorced	8.5%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.5%

Some HS, no diploma 11.5%

HS graduate 36.8%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	693	7.2%
Kindergarten	698	7.3%
Elementary school	4,427	46.1%
High school	2,444	25.4%
College / grad school	1,346	14.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.4%

Retail trade 15.2%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Construction 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Other services 6.3%

Professional & management 5.6%

Public administration 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.8%
Service	22.6%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 29.3%

Under 18 years 37.2%

18 and over 26.5%

Married-couple families 11.9%

Female-led households 48.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.9%
Retirement income	20.1%
Supplemental Security	11.7%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	47.3%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	17.3%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	38.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	27.6%
Poor mental health	19.2%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	19.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.6%
Visited dentist	49.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	25.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,462	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	29.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.7%
Public insurance	54.0%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	36,166	93.9%
Spanish	957	2.6%
Other Indo-European	299	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	615	1.7%
Other languages	43	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	37,970	98.6%
Born in same state	37,767	98.1%
Born in different state	35,464	92.1%
Foreign born	203	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	528	1.4%
Not a US citizen	222	42.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	4,101	10.7%
French	1,518	3.9%
Arab	1,033	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	659	1.7%
English	70	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	81.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70570

What city is ZIP code 70570 in?

ZIP code 70570 is primarily assigned to Opelousas, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70570 in?

ZIP code 70570 falls within Saint Landry County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70570?

29% of residents in ZIP code 70570 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 70570?

Health data for ZIP code 70570 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70570?

The median home value in ZIP code 70570 is $160,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 70570?

The median household income in ZIP code 70570 is $43,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 70570 in?

ZIP code 70570 observes the CST timezone.