ZIP Code 70542, LA
Living in 70542
Bikeability41
Walkability64
Commute35
Public Transit36
Affordability80
Public Safety70
Airports4
Hospitals49
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools91
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.9kPopulation+81 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
75%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black6%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate49%
Some College17%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$72kMedian Household Income+$28k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector69%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance24%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office15%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Public transportation1%
Walked6%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$126kMedian Home Value+$37k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$422Median Monthly Rent+$104 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home23%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity75%
LP gas7%
Utility gas18%
Crime
Violent Crime in 70542
United States45
Louisiana59
Lafayette Metro Area46
Vermilion Parish37
Property Crime in 70542
United States48
Louisiana69
Lafayette Metro Area59
Vermilion Parish40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump85%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 52 | 5 | 0 |
Feb | 55 | 4 | 0 |
Mar | 62 | 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 70542
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding69
Tornado46
Coastal Flooding18
Hurricane Force Winds6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 70542, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 70542, LA
Our Lady Immaculate School
16 miles, N
Bethel Christian School
17 miles, N
Maltrait Memorial Catholic School
18 miles, E
Redemptorist Catholic School
19 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 70542, LA
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
37 miles, NE
McNeese State University
40 miles, W
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
81 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 70542, LA
Jennings American Legion Hospital
17 miles, N
Jennings Senior Care Hospital
17 miles, N
Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital
17 miles, E
Acadia General Hospital
20 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 70542, LA
Lake Charles Regional Airport
39 miles, W
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
86 miles, W
Alexandria International Airport
91 miles, N