ZIP Code 70518, LA

Living in 70518

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 28
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Commute 70
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Public Transit 14
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Affordability 56
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Public Safety 53
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Airports 18
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 45
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Schools 88
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Residents

14k Population +1.7k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
33% College-Educated +14% (2010–19)
67% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black11%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate35%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$75k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +8% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector78%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office22%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$202k Median Home Value +$38k (2010–19)
42% Built 2000 or Later
$883 Median Monthly Rent +$433 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached77%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later17%
Built 2010 to 201311%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity81%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas17%

Crime

Violent Crime in 70518

United States45
Louisiana59
Lafayette Metro Area46
Lafayette Parish54

Property Crime in 70518

United States48
Louisiana69
Lafayette Metro Area59
Lafayette Parish77

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump75%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 52 5 0
Feb 55 5 0
Mar 61 4 0
Apr 68 4 0
May 76 5 0
Jun 81 7 0
Jul 82 6 0
Aug 82 5 0
Sep 78 5 0
Oct 70 5 0
Nov 61 4 0
Dec 54 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 70518

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding69
Tornado33
Coastal Flooding8
Hurricane Force Winds4
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