What to know about ZIP 70598
ZIP code 70598 covers ZIP 70598 with a population of about 3,651.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 27.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the LAFAYETTE, LA media market.
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ZIP Code 70598 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
3,651
Density
N/A
Median income
$64,153
-15% vs US avg
Home value
$249,500
-28% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,260
+8% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 70598
Income and economy in ZIP 70598
Median household income in ZIP 70598 is about $64,153 — about 15% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 20.6%; unemployment rate near 2.9%; 25.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 8.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Food services, and Professional services; about 2.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 13.1 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 70598
Median home value is about $249,500 — about 28% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,260 (about 8% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 23.1% (about 42.3 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 70598, a household would need roughly $69,000 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 $1,603. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($64,153). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.