ZIP Code 70506, LA

Living in 70506

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Bikeability 33
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Walkability 23
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Commute 76
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Public Transit 18
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 32
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Airports 16
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 43
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Schools 87
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Residents

41k Population -1.8k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
35% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
52% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black23%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate27%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household52%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$4.1k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office24%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$172k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$716 Median Monthly Rent +$103 (2010–19)
46% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K31%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity78%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas21%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 70506

United States45
Louisiana59
Lafayette Metro Area46
Lafayette Parish54

Property Crime in 70506

United States48
Louisiana69
Lafayette Metro Area59
Lafayette Parish77

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump60%

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 5 0
Nov 61 5 0
Dec 53 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 70506

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding52
Tornado23
Coastal Flooding2
Hurricane Force Winds3
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