City

Abbeville, LA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Vermilion County  ·  Louisiana

👥23,909Population
💰$50,881Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$150,400Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓30.6%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.7%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 23.9%Asian: 3.6%Other: 3.4%Race
White64.7%
Hispanic4.1%
Black23.9%
Asian3.6%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty20.4% ▲ 104% above avg
College Grads30.6% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma358 (2.6%)
HS Graduate5,261 (38.3%)
Some College1,925 (14%)
Associates1,978 (14.4%)
Bachelors1,381 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree2,818 (20.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 38.3%Some College: 14%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 20.5%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad38.3%
Some College14.0%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate20.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.5%Renter: 31.5%Tenure
Owner68.5%
Renter31.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,881 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$150,400 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$789/mo
Total Housing Units11,603
Vacant Units1,846

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Abbeville, LA

Abbeville is a city in Louisiana, located in Vermilion County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 23,909 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Abbeville is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,881 is below the national average. Approximately 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Abbeville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $150,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $789 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Abbeville is moderately educated. 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (64.72%).

Abbeville, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Abbeville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70510 23,909 $50,881 $150,400 $789 4.7% 30.6% 68.5%

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