ZIP Code 70508, LA

Living in 70508

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 8
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Commute 74
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 55
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Public Safety 52
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 44
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Schools 93
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Residents

40k Population +5.8k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
48% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black12%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate24%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree33%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$74k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more13%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$253k Median Home Value +$42k (2010–19)
42% Built 2000 or Later
$862 Median Monthly Rent +$136 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 201310%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity77%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas22%

Crime

Violent Crime in 70508

United States45
Louisiana59
Lafayette Metro Area46
Lafayette Parish54

Property Crime in 70508

United States48
Louisiana69
Lafayette Metro Area59
Lafayette Parish77

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump67%

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 70508

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding59
Tornado27
Coastal Flooding5
Hurricane Force Winds3
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