What to know about ZIP 70509
ZIP code 70509 covers ZIP 70509 with a population of about 6,200.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 35.6 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the LAFAYETTE, LA media market.
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ZIP Code 70509 — 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
6,200
Density
N/A
Median income
$29,009
-61% vs US avg
Home value
$68,100
-80% vs US avg
Median rent
$704
-39% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 70509
Income and economy in ZIP 70509
Median household income in ZIP 70509 is about $29,009 — about 61% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 44.6%; unemployment rate near 18.8%; 9.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 24.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Food services; a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 70509
Median home value is about $68,100 — about 80% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $704 (about 39% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 27.9% (about 37.5 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 70509, a household would need roughly $19,000 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 $437. That sits below the local median household income ($29,009), 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.