| ZIP Code | 70501 |
| ZIP Code Name | Lafayette |
| Primary County | Lafayette Parish |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 27,944 |
| Area Code(s) | 337 |
| Current Time | CST |
70501 is a United States ZIP Code located in Lafayette Louisiana. Portions of 70501 are also in . 70501 is entirely within Lafayette Parish. 70501 is within the LaFayette Area.
70501 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Louisiana based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 70501 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 70501 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70501 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70501 is 5.1%.
| Population | 27,944 |
| Population Growth Rate | -12.76% |
| Population Density | 1,914 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,474 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.5% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $28,067 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $30,330 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2023) | 5.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 74.59% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 69.33% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,292 | 22.87% |
| Black | 20,521 | 74.59% |
| Hispanic | 601 | 2.18% |
| Asian | 78 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,155 | 24.31% |
| Black | 3,348 | 70.45% |
| Hispanic | 181 | 3.81% |
| Asian | 56 | 1.18% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.08% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 776 | 5.42% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,760 | 12.3% |
| High School Diploma | 5,946 | 41.55% |
| No High School Diploma | 453 | 3.17% |
| GED or Alternate | 947 | 6.62% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,076 | 21.49% |
| Associates Degree | 629 | 4.4% |
| Masters Degree | 540 | 3.77% |
| Professional Degree | 100 | 0.7% |
| Doctorate Degree | 78 | 0.55% |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a: 20F to 25F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | December 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | February 21 - 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 34j - Lafayette Loess Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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