| ZIP Code | 70570 |
|---|---|
| City | Opelousas |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | St. Landry County |
| Area Code | 337 |
| Elevation | 72 ft |
| Latitude | 30.531941 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -92.106967 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 23.4% ▲ 134% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.3% ▼ 27% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 31% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 411 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,855 (37.6%) |
| Some College | 2,291 (11%) |
| Associates | 4,402 (21.1%) |
| Bachelors | 2,427 (11.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,479 (16.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $45,276 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $151,300 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $764/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 17,099 |
| Vacant Units | 2,311 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 17,099 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,311 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
ZIP code 70570 is located in Opelousas, Louisiana, within St. Landry County. With a population of 37,188, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.3 years. Economically, 70570 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $45,276 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 70570 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $151,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $764 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 70570 is majority Black (55.37%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.4%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 70570 stands at 6.4%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 70570 in Opelousas, LA is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 37,188 residents, a median household income of $45,276, and a median home value of $151,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Louisiana.