ZIP Code 70578, LA

Living in 70578

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 16
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Commute 35
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 86
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Public Safety 38
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 61
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Colleges 39
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Schools 87
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Residents

18k Population +1.8k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
75% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Black18%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate43%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household75%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office23%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$133k Median Home Value +$26k (2010–19)
28% Built 2000 or Later
$462 Median Monthly Rent +$133 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home20%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity71%
LP gas2%
Utility gas27%

Crime

Violent Crime in 70578

United States45
Louisiana59
Lafayette Metro Area46
Acadia Parish66

Property Crime in 70578

United States48
Louisiana69
Lafayette Metro Area59
Acadia Parish59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump79%

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 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 70578

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding60
Tornado34
Coastal Flooding6
Hurricane Force Winds3
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