What to know about ZIP 70502
ZIP code 70502 covers ZIP 70502 with a population of about 2,817.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 36.2 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the LAFAYETTE, LA media market.
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ZIP Code 70502 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
2,817
Density
N/A
Median income
$28,442
-62% vs US avg
Home value
$191,900
-45% vs US avg
Median rent
$700
-40% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 70502
Income and economy in ZIP 70502
Median household income in ZIP 70502 is about $28,442 — about 62% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 48.3%; unemployment rate near 2.9%; 25.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 8.3 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Food services, Professional services, and Retail trade; about 11.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 3.3 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 70502
Median home value is about $191,900 — about 45% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $700 (about 40% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 24.0% (about 41.4 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 70502, a household would need roughly $53,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,233. That is about 86% above the local median household income ($28,442), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.