City

Broussard, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lafayette County  ·  Louisiana

👥16,667Population
💰$103,574Median HH Income▲ 36% above avg
🎂33.9Median Age
🏠$287,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓48.2%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 15.2%Asian: 2.8%Other: 2.9%Race
White74.0%
Hispanic5.2%
Black15.2%
Asian2.8%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
33%
45–64
22%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty14.4% ▲ 44% above avg
College Grads48.2% ▲ 24% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma55 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,525 (25%)
Some College876 (8.7%)
Associates1,785 (17.6%)
Bachelors795 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree4,078 (40.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 25%Some College: 8.7%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 40.3%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad25.0%
Some College8.7%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate40.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.4%Renter: 17.6%Tenure
Owner82.4%
Renter17.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$103,574 ▲ 36% above avg
Median Home Value$287,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$997/mo
Total Housing Units6,724
Vacant Units557

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
73%
About Broussard, LA

Broussard is a city in Louisiana, located in Lafayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,667 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.9 years.

Economically, Broussard is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $103,574 is above the national average. Approximately 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Broussard is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $287,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $997 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Broussard is well-educated. 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (73.97%).

Broussard, LA offers residents above-average earning potential within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Broussard
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70518 16,667 $103,574 $287,300 $997 3.8% 48.2% 82.4%