| ZIP Code | 70535 |
|---|---|
| City | Eunice |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | St. Landry County |
| Area Code | 337 |
| Elevation | 42 ft |
| Latitude | 30.471149 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -92.419836 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.0 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.59 |
| Below Poverty | 24.0% ▲ 140% above avg |
| College Grads | 25.3% ▼ 35% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.1% ▲ 25% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 182 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,308 (45.4%) |
| Some College | 1,448 (15.3%) |
| Associates | 1,148 (12.1%) |
| Bachelors | 788 (8.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,612 (17%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $44,804 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $161,200 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $789/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,749 |
| Vacant Units | 957 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,749 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 957 |
| Owner Occupied | 63.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
ZIP code 70535 is located in Eunice, Louisiana, within St. Landry County. With a population of 17,813, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36 years. Economically, 70535 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $44,804 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 70535 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $161,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $789 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 63.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 70535 is majority White (67.05%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 24.0%. Household income has grown by 5% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 70535 stands at 6.1%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 70535 in Eunice, LA is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 17,813 residents, a median household income of $44,804, and a median home value of $161,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Louisiana.