ZIP Code 70578, LA
Living in 70578
Bikeability6
Walkability16
Commute35
Public Transit8
Affordability86
Public Safety38
Airports5
Hospitals61
Colleges39
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools87
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation+1.8k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
75%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black18%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate43%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office23%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$133kMedian Home Value+$26k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
$462Median Monthly Rent+$133 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity71%
LP gas2%
Utility gas27%
Crime
Violent Crime in 70578
United States45
Louisiana59
Lafayette Metro Area46
Acadia Parish66
Property Crime in 70578
United States48
Louisiana69
Lafayette Metro Area59
Acadia Parish59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump79%
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 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 53 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 70578
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding60
Tornado34
Coastal Flooding6
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 70578, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 70578, LA
Rayne Catholic Elementary School
0 miles, W
Redemptorist Catholic School
6 miles, W
Notre Dame High School
6 miles, W
Northside Christian School
6 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 70578, LA
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
14 miles, E
McNeese State University
57 miles, W
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
66 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 70578, LA
Acadia General Hospital
6 miles, W
Acadia St Landry
12 miles, N
University Hospital & Clinics
13 miles, E
Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems
13 miles, E
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 70578, LA
Lake Charles Regional Airport
58 miles, W
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
69 miles, E
Alexandria International Airport
78 miles, N