ZIP Code 70501, LA

Living in 70501

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Bikeability 75
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Walkability 66
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Commute 78
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Public Transit 55
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 40
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 67
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Colleges 44
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Schools 65
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Residents

32k Population +2.2k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
58% Family Households +6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black71%
Caucasian24%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school24%
High school graduate39%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$28k Median Household Income -$198 (2010–19)
65% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K45%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office21%
Service38%

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$115k Median Home Value +$20k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$573 Median Monthly Rent +$148 (2010–19)
41% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity66%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas33%

Crime

Violent Crime in 70501

United States45
Louisiana59
Lafayette Metro Area46
Lafayette Parish54

Property Crime in 70501

United States48
Louisiana69
Lafayette Metro Area59
Lafayette Parish77

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (59%)(38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump40%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 51 6 0
Feb 55 5 0
Mar 61 4 0
Apr 68 4 0
May 75 5 0
Jun 81 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 70501

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding56
Tornado25
Hurricane Force Winds3
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