| ZIP Code | 70524 |
|---|---|
| City | Chataignier |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Evangeline County |
| Area Code | 337 |
| Elevation | 57 ft |
| Latitude | 30.557334 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -92.318572 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22039 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.5 yrs ↓ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 9.2% ▼ 8% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 16.7% ▲ 241% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 60 (43.8%) |
| Some College | 12 (8.8%) |
| Associates | 12 (8.8%) |
| Bachelors | 15 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 38 (27.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median Home Value | $92,900 ▼ 67% below avg ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,269/mo ↑ 138% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 138 |
| Vacant Units | 34 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 138 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 34 |
| Owner Occupied | 42.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 57.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 70524 is located in Chataignier, Louisiana, within Evangeline County. With a population of 262, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.5 years.
Real estate in ZIP code 70524 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $92,900 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,269 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (42.3%) and renters (57.7%). Median home values have increased by 8% since 2019.
The population of 70524 is majority Black (59.16%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.2%.
The unemployment rate in 70524 stands at 16.7%, which is more than double the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 70524 in Chataignier, LA is characterized as moderately educated, and a middle-aged community.