| ZIP Code | 70520 |
|---|---|
| City | Carencro |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Lafayette County |
| Area Code | 337 |
| Elevation | 49 ft |
| Latitude | 30.329615 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -92.033349 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22055 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 16.6% ▲ 66% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.4% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 28% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 245 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,920 (39.3%) |
| Some College | 1,593 (12.7%) |
| Associates | 1,845 (14.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,098 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,830 (22.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,956 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $199,600 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $953/mo ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,011 |
| Vacant Units | 1,093 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,011 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,093 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 70520 is located in Carencro, Louisiana, within Lafayette County. With a population of 20,134, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.2 years. Economically, 70520 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,956 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 70520 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $199,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $953 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 70520 is majority White (57.81%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.6%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 70520 stands at 3.5%, which is below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 70520 in Carencro, LA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 20,134 residents, a median household income of $65,956, and a median home value of $199,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Louisiana.