| ZIP Code | 70517 |
|---|---|
| City | Breaux Bridge |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | St. Martin County |
| Area Code | 337 |
| Elevation | 12 ft |
| Latitude | 30.290824 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -91.786378 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22099 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.3 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.68 |
| Below Poverty | 19.0% ▲ 90% above avg |
| College Grads | 24.3% ▼ 37% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 26% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 204 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,385 (49.8%) |
| Some College | 1,671 (11.3%) |
| Associates | 1,969 (13.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,034 (7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,576 (17.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,342 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $151,600 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $938/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,884 |
| Vacant Units | 2,009 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,884 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,009 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
ZIP code 70517 is located in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, within St. Martin County. With a population of 26,570, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.3 years. Economically, 70517 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,342 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 70517 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $151,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $938 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 11% since 2019.
The population of 70517 is majority White (61.74%). Residents are less-educated — 24.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.0%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 70517 stands at 3.6%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 87%.
Overall, ZIP code 70517 in Breaux Bridge, LA is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 26,570 residents, a median household income of $58,342, and a median home value of $151,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Louisiana.