ZIP Code 70518, LA
Living in 70518
Bikeability10
Walkability28
Commute70
Public Transit14
Affordability56
Public Safety53
Airports18
Hospitals68
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools88
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+1.7k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
33%College-Educated+14% (2010–19)
67%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black11%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate35%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$75kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector78%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office22%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$202kMedian Home Value+$38k (2010–19)
42%Built 2000 or Later
$883Median Monthly Rent+$433 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached77%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later17%
Built 2010 to 201311%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity81%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas17%
Crime
Violent Crime in 70518
United States45
Louisiana59
Lafayette Metro Area46
Lafayette Parish54
Property Crime in 70518
United States48
Louisiana69
Lafayette Metro Area59
Lafayette Parish77
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 54 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 70518
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding69
Tornado33
Coastal Flooding8
Hurricane Force Winds4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 70518, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 70518, LA
Youngsville Christian School
5 miles, SW
Ascension Episcopal School
6 miles, W
Episcopal School of Acadiana
6 miles, NW
St Pius Elementary School
6 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 70518, LA
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
8 miles, NW
University of Phoenix-Louisiana
50 miles, NE
Southern University and A & M College
52 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 70518, LA
Oceans Hospital of Broussard
3 miles, W
Compass Behavioral Center of Lafayette
4 miles, W
Heart Hospital of Lafayette
7 miles, NW
Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital
7 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 70518, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
54 miles, NE
Lake Charles Regional Airport
77 miles, W
Alexandria International Airport
90 miles, NW