ZIP Code 70508, LA
Living in 70508
Bikeability14
Walkability8
Commute74
Public Transit7
Affordability55
Public Safety52
Airports17
Hospitals68
Colleges44
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools93
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
40kPopulation+5.8k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
48%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black12%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate24%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree33%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$74kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$253kMedian Home Value+$42k (2010–19)
42%Built 2000 or Later
$862Median Monthly Rent+$136 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 201310%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity77%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas22%
Crime
Violent Crime in 70508
United States45
Louisiana59
Lafayette Metro Area46
Lafayette Parish54
Property Crime in 70508
United States48
Louisiana69
Lafayette Metro Area59
Lafayette Parish77
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 53 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 70508
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding59
Tornado27
Coastal Flooding5
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 70508, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 70508, LA
St Thomas More High School
1 miles, SW
St Pius Elementary School
2 miles, N
Episcopal School of Acadiana
3 miles, NE
Ascension Episcopal School
4 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 70508, LA
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
4 miles, N
University of Phoenix-Louisiana
56 miles, E
Southern University and A & M College
56 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 70508, LA
Park Place Surgical Hospital
1 miles, SW
Heart Hospital of Lafayette
1 miles, N
Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital
1 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 70508, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
59 miles, NE
Lake Charles Regional Airport
71 miles, W
Alexandria International Airport
87 miles, N