ZIP Code 70517, LA
Living in 70517
Bikeability10
Walkability17
Commute42
Public Transit7
Affordability85
Public Safety61
Airports19
Hospitals70
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools85
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
28kPopulation+3.3k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age
15%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
74%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black28%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate41%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$5.2k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty
29 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$137kMedian Home Value+$48k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$510Median Monthly Rent+$102 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home28%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity87%
LP gas1%
Utility gas12%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 70517
United States45
Louisiana59
Lafayette Metro Area46
St. Martin Parish40
Property Crime in 70517
United States48
Louisiana69
Lafayette Metro Area59
St. Martin Parish53
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump66%
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 | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 53 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 70517
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding67
Tornado34
Coastal Flooding2
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 70517, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 70517, LA
Louisiana Christian School
3 miles, W
St Bernard School
4 miles, SW
John Paul the Great Academy
10 miles, SW
St Genevieve Middle School
10 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 70517, LA
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
13 miles, SW
Southern University and A & M College
41 miles, E
University of Phoenix-Louisiana
42 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 70517, LA
St Martin Hospital
4 miles, W
Genesis Behavioral Hospital
4 miles, W
Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems
13 miles, W
Lafayette General Medical Center
13 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 70517, LA
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
11 miles, SW
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
44 miles, E
Alexandria International Airport
83 miles, NW
Lake Charles Regional Airport
84 miles, W