| ZIP Code | 70503 |
| ZIP Code Name | Lafayette |
| Primary County | Lafayette Parish |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 29,710 |
| Area Code(s) | 337 |
| Current Time | CST |
70503 is a United States ZIP Code located in Lafayette Louisiana. Portions of 70503 are also in . 70503 is entirely within Lafayette Parish. 70503 is within the LaFayette Area.
70503 can be classified socioeconically as a Middle 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 70503 have at least a Bachelor Degree. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 70503 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70503 is White. The current unemployment level in 70503 is 5.1%.
| Population | 29,710 |
| Population Growth Rate | -4.75% |
| Population Density | 2,683 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,479 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 9.9% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $83,063 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $99,810 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2023) | 5.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 78.85% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 53.10% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,028 | 78.85% |
| Black | 3,076 | 10.53% |
| Hispanic | 1,509 | 5.17% |
| Asian | 1,476 | 5.05% |
| Native American | 115 | 0.39% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,669 | 55.14% |
| Black | 893 | 29.5% |
| Hispanic | 315 | 10.41% |
| Asian | 133 | 4.39% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.43% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.13% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,147 | 7.06% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,589 | 34.39% |
| High School Diploma | 2,554 | 15.72% |
| No High School Diploma | 113 | 0.7% |
| GED or Alternate | 436 | 2.68% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,591 | 15.94% |
| Associates Degree | 952 | 5.86% |
| Masters Degree | 1,519 | 9.35% |
| Professional Degree | 929 | 5.72% |
| Doctorate Degree | 416 | 2.56% |
| Coordinates | 30.17276573,-92.05923462 |
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| Region | LaFayette Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Lafayette, LA |
| Time Zone | Central Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 11 Square Miles |
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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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