City

Carencro, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lafayette County  ·  Louisiana

👥20,134Population
💰$65,956Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$199,600Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.8%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 32.3%Asian: 2.2%Other: 3.9%Race
White57.8%
Hispanic2.7%
Black32.3%
Asian2.2%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty16.6% ▲ 66% above avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma245 (2%)
HS Graduate4,920 (39.3%)
Some College1,593 (12.7%)
Associates1,845 (14.7%)
Bachelors1,098 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree2,830 (22.6%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 22.6%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad39.3%
Some College12.7%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate22.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,956 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$199,600 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$953/mo
Total Housing Units9,011
Vacant Units1,093

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
64%
About Carencro, LA

Carencro is a city in Louisiana, located in Lafayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,134 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Carencro is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,956 is near the national average. Approximately 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Carencro is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $199,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $953 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carencro is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (57.81%).

Carencro, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Carencro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70520 20,134 $65,956 $199,600 $953 3.5% 31.4% 80.7%