ZIP Code 70559, LA
Living in 70559
Bikeability5
Walkability19
Commute33
Public Transit6
Affordability99
Public Safety36
Airports5
Hospitals55
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.1kPopulation+777 (2010–19)
33 y Median Age-5 (2010–19)
7%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
79%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian97%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school30%
High school graduate47%
Some College16%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household79%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$9.5k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty-10% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K15%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector79%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office21%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$85kMedian Home Value+$8.9k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$495Median Monthly Rent+$309 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached72%
Mobile home27%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later12%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$400K to $499K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity78%
LP gas1%
Utility gas21%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 70559
United States45
Louisiana59
Lafayette Metro Area46
Acadia Parish66
Property Crime in 70559
United States48
Louisiana69
Lafayette Metro Area59
Acadia Parish59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 55 | 4 | 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 | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 53 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 70559
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding73
Tornado48
Coastal Flooding14
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 70559, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 70559, LA
Redemptorist Catholic School
10 miles, NE
Notre Dame High School
10 miles, NE
Northside Christian School
10 miles, NE
Our Lady Immaculate School
11 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 70559, LA
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
29 miles, E
McNeese State University
43 miles, W
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
73 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 70559, LA
Acadia General Hospital
11 miles, NE
Jennings Senior Care Hospital
12 miles, NW
Jennings American Legion Hospital
12 miles, NW
Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital
15 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 70559, LA
Lake Charles Regional Airport
43 miles, W
Alexandria International Airport
83 miles, N
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
85 miles, E