ZIP Code 70520, LA

Living in 70520

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 19
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Commute 36
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 81
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Public Safety 56
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Airports 16
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Hospitals 64
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Colleges 42
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Schools 73
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Residents

20k Population +879 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black32%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate37%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$8.4k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office21%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$164k Median Home Value +$37k (2010–19)
38% Built 2000 or Later
$528 Median Monthly Rent +$39 (2010–19)
68% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home19%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity90%
LP gas1%
Utility gas8%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 70520

United States45
Louisiana59
Lafayette Metro Area46
Lafayette Parish54

Property Crime in 70520

United States48
Louisiana69
Lafayette Metro Area59
Lafayette Parish77

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump72%

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 5 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 70520

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding66
Tornado34
Hurricane Force Winds3
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