What to know about ZIP 70562
ZIP code 70562 covers ZIP 70562 with a population of about 2,091.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 38.1 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the LAFAYETTE, LA media market.
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ZIP Code 70562 — 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
2,091
Density
N/A
Median income
$33,133
-56% vs US avg
Home value
$75,100
-78% vs US avg
Median rent
$427
-63% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 70562
Income and economy in ZIP 70562
Median household income in ZIP 70562 is about $33,133 — about 56% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 32.2%; unemployment rate near 14.8%; 8.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 25.5 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Food services, and Education; about 11.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 3.6 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 70562
Median home value is about $75,100 — about 78% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $427 (about 63% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 41.6% (about 23.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 70562, a household would need roughly $21,000 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 $482. That sits below the local median household income ($33,133), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.