70576 ZIP Code — Pine Prairie, LA

Evangeline County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70576 is located in Pine Prairie, Louisiana, within Evangeline County. It covers approximately 1.13 square miles and serves a population of 1,386 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70576

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $33,846. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and Spanish spoken in 21% of households; and disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 70576 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,386

population

1.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70576 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70576

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City	Status
Pine Prairie	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,386
Population density	1,227 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	1.13 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	30.7831
Longitude	-92.4164
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	76.3%	67.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	15.8%	21.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	9.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.8%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,386

Population

1,227

People per sq mi

36.2

Median age

$33,846

Median household income

$15,746

Per capita income

$154,300

Median home value

$711

Median monthly rent

57.8%

Home ownership

25.4%

Poverty rate

15.5%

Unemployment

256

Housing units

5.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

175

25–34

115

111

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	277	20.0%
18 and over	1,109	80.0%
65 and over	290	20.9%
Median age	36.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63%

Hispanic or Latino 13.7%

Other race 12.5%

Two or more races 6.2%

Black or African American 4.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,012	63%
Hispanic or Latino	220	13.7%
Other race	200	12.5%
Two or more races	99	6.2%
Black or African American	71	4.4%
Asian	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.3%	67.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	15.8%	21.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	9.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.8%	4.7%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 10.4%

$15k–$25k 15.0%

$25k–$35k 20.1%

$35k–$50k 19.0%

$50k–$75k 8.0%

$75k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	10.4%
$15k–$25k	15.0%
$25k–$35k	20.1%
$35k–$50k	19.0%
$50k–$75k	8.0%
$75k–$100k	4.3%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$33,846

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.5%

$50k–$100k 28.7%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

$150k–$200k 39.8%

$200k–$300k 9.7%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,300
Median rent / month	$711
Owner occupied	57.8%
Renter occupied	42.2%
Vacant	9.7%
Single-family detached	72.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	11.8%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	25.8%
1960–1969	16.4%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	14.7%
1939 or earlier	2.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	28.5%
3 bedrooms	55.3%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.6%
1 vehicle	35.6%
2 vehicles	47.6%
3 or more	8.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.6%
Electricity	59.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	205	54.8%
Cohabiting couple	27	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	62	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	80	21.4%
Households with children under 18	120	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	139	37.2%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.6%	22.4%
Married	37.1%	46.5%
Separated	0.8%	4.1%
Widowed	8.0%	12.4%
Divorced	6.5%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.6%

Some HS, no diploma 12.9%

HS graduate 46.7%

Some college, no degree 13.5%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 4.4%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.5%
Bachelor's or higher	5.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	8.1%
Kindergarten	11	4.5%
Elementary school	143	58.1%
High school	59	24.0%
College / grad school	13	5.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.7%

Construction 14.0%

Professional & management 12.7%

Retail trade 6.3%

Other services 6.0%

Manufacturing 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Public administration 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.7%
Service	29.7%
Sales & office	9.3%
Natural resources & construction	20.7%
Production & transportation	12.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.3%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 25.4%

Under 18 years 35.0%

18 and over 21.6%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 45.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.9%
Retirement income	22.7%
Supplemental Security	11.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	29.0%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	19.3%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	23.5%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.9%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	19.3%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	20.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	48.2%
Cholesterol screening	82.2%
Teeth loss	21.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	130	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.3%
Under 18	10.8%
18–64 years	38.0%
65 and over	48.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.3%
Public insurance	58.5%
No insurance	14.4%
Uninsured under 19	12.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,334	96.2%
Spanish	276	20.7%
Other Indo-European	171	12.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	105	7.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,101	79.4%
Born in same state	1,101	79.4%
Born in different state	1,025	74.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	285	20.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	121	8.7%
French	65	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	18	1.3%
German	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.0%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70576

What city is ZIP code 70576 in?

ZIP code 70576 is primarily assigned to Pine Prairie, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70576 in?

ZIP code 70576 falls within Evangeline County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70576?

6% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 70576?

25% of residents in ZIP code 70576 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 70576?

Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 70576 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Does ZIP code 70576 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 70576 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 70576 in?

ZIP code 70576 observes the CST timezone.