70583 ZIP Code — Scott, LA

Lafayette County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70583 is located in Scott, Louisiana, within Lafayette County. It covers approximately 28.38 square miles and serves a population of 9,326 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70583

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 $122,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $50,806. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average.

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 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70583 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

9,326

population

28.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70583 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70583

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70583. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scott	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70504 Lafayette (4.8 mi) 70506 Lafayette (5 mi) 70529 Duson (5.6 mi) 70507 Lafayette (5.7 mi) 70503 Lafayette (6.5 mi) 70520 Carencro (7.4 mi) 70501 Lafayette (7.7 mi) 70508 Lafayette (8.6 mi) 70578 Rayne (8.9 mi) 70584 Sunset (9.3 mi) 70555 Maurice (12 mi) 70525 Church Point (13 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,326
Population density	329 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	28.38 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	30.2514
Longitude	-92.1185
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	48.5%	44.2%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	28.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	22.5%	20.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.7%	6.4%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

9,326

Population

329

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$50,806

Median household income

$29,607

Per capita income

$122,100

Median home value

$843

Median monthly rent

72.3%

Home ownership

21.5%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

3,344

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

381

Under 5

367

214

5–9

205

232

10–14

224

262

15–19

252

302

20–24

291

525

25–34

506

669

35–44

644

701

45–54

675

503

55–59

485

303

60–64

291

410

65–74

395

147

75–84

142

102

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,005	21.5%
18 and over	7,321	78.5%
65 and over	1,294	13.9%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.6%

Black or African American 15.5%

Two or more races 8%

Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

Other race 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,820	67.6%
Black or African American	1,563	15.5%
Two or more races	805	8%
Hispanic or Latino	765	7.6%
Other race	122	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.5%	44.2%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	28.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	22.5%	20.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.7%	6.4%	4.7%

Under $10k 10.3%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 13.2%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.3%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	13.2%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$50,806

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.0%

$50k–$100k 24.9%

$100k–$150k 25.8%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 18.1%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,100
Median rent / month	$843
Owner occupied	72.3%
Renter occupied	27.7%
Vacant	8.6%
Single-family detached	57.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	35.1%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.7%
2000–2009	21.5%
1990–1999	19.4%
1980–1989	16.4%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	12.3%
2 bedrooms	20.0%
3 bedrooms	60.3%
4 bedrooms	5.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.2%
1 vehicle	39.4%
2 vehicles	38.9%
3 or more	11.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.7%
Electricity	90.1%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,591	38.9%
Cohabiting couple	407	9.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,058	25.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,035	25.3%
Households with children under 18	1,110	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	997	24.4%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.5%	29.1%
Married	44.0%	44.2%
Separated	6.3%	1.5%
Widowed	3.9%	14.6%
Divorced	10.3%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.2%

Some HS, no diploma 13.0%

HS graduate 41.8%

Some college, no degree 15.3%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	213	12.9%
Kindergarten	92	5.6%
Elementary school	565	34.1%
High school	440	26.6%
College / grad school	346	20.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.2%

Retail trade 13.9%

Manufacturing 12.0%

Construction 11.7%

Professional & management 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Wholesale trade 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Other services 3.1%

Public administration 2.6%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.9%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	23.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	10.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 21.5%

Under 18 years 34.9%

18 and over 17.8%

Married-couple families 9.1%

Female-led households 42.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.7%
Retirement income	15.4%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	22.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	22.5%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	369	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	8.5%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	33.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.3%
Public insurance	42.0%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,578	92.0%
Spanish	583	6.8%
Other Indo-European	528	6.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	55	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,529	91.5%
Born in same state	8,513	91.3%
Born in different state	7,541	80.9%
Foreign born	16	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	797	8.5%
Not a US citizen	98	12.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	990	10.6%
German	435	4.7%
Italian	395	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	293	3.1%
Dutch	28	0.3%
Polish	19	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.9%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70583

What city is ZIP code 70583 in?

ZIP code 70583 is primarily assigned to Scott, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70583 in?

ZIP code 70583 falls within Lafayette County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70583?

22% of residents in ZIP code 70583 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70583?

The median home value in ZIP code 70583 is $122,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 70583?

ZIP code 70583 has an estimated population of 9,326 residents, with a density of 329 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 70583?

The median household income in ZIP code 70583 is $50,806, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 70583 in?

ZIP code 70583 observes the CST timezone.