ZIP Code 70543, LA
Living in 70543
Bikeability3
Walkability1
Commute29
Public Transit1
Affordability88
Public Safety35
Airports5
Hospitals53
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.6kPopulation+1k (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
73%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate42%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$27k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+15% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector78%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office12%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$168kMedian Home Value+$74k (2010–19)
36%Built 2000 or Later
$411Median Monthly Rent+$133 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home19%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity84%
LP gas1%
Utility gas14%
Crime
Violent Crime in 70543
United States45
Louisiana59
Lafayette Metro Area46
Acadia Parish66
Property Crime in 70543
United States48
Louisiana69
Lafayette Metro Area59
Acadia Parish59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump84%
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 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 53 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 70543
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding63
Tornado37
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 70543, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 70543, LA
St Francis School
1 miles, SE
Northside Christian School
11 miles, SE
Bethel Christian School
11 miles, SW
Notre Dame High School
11 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 70543, LA
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
30 miles, E
McNeese State University
44 miles, W
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
58 miles, N
Louisiana College
68 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 70543, LA
Acadia General Hospital
11 miles, SE
Jennings Senior Care Hospital
12 miles, SW
Jennings American Legion Hospital
12 miles, SW
Acadia St Landry
18 miles, E
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 70543, LA
Lake Charles Regional Airport
45 miles, W
Alexandria International Airport
69 miles, N
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
82 miles, E