ZIP Code 70543, LA

Living in 70543

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 1
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Commute 29
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 88
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Public Safety 35
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 53
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Colleges 35
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Schools 97
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Residents

4.6k Population +1k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
73% Family Households +7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate42%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$65k Median Household Income +$27k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +15% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector78%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office12%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$168k Median Home Value +$74k (2010–19)
36% Built 2000 or Later
$411 Median Monthly Rent +$133 (2010–19)
71% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home19%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity84%
LP gas1%
Utility gas14%

Crime

Violent Crime in 70543

United States45
Louisiana59
Lafayette Metro Area46
Acadia Parish66

Property Crime in 70543

United States48
Louisiana69
Lafayette Metro Area59
Acadia Parish59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump84%

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 6 0
Nov 61 5 0
Dec 53 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 70543

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding63
Tornado37
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 70543, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 70543, LA

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St Francis School
1 miles, SE
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Notre Dame High School
11 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 70543, LA

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Louisiana College
68 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 70543, LA

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Acadia St Landry
18 miles, E

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 70543, LA

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