ZIP Code 70531 — Egan CDP, LA Demographics & Data

ZIP code 70531 covers Egan, LA in Acadia Parish with a population of about 1,369.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 36.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area code 337; U.S. House district LA-3; the LAFAYETTE, LA media market.

Median household income in ZIP 70531 is about $90,702 — about 21% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 15.8%; unemployment rate near 10.8%; 7.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 26.6 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Arts and entertainment, Healthcare, and Other services; a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $226,500 — about 35% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $571 (about 51% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 92.3% (about 26.9 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 70531 in Egan, LA, a household would need roughly $62,000 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 $1,455. That sits below the local median household income ($90,702), 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.

Climate normals for Egan CDP, LA show little to no average snow and around 63.5 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 54 for ZIP 70531 (Egan CDP, LA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.