| Official Zip Code Name | Broussard |
| Zip Code State | Louisiana |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Lafayette |
| Secondary County: | Saint Martin |
| Area Code | 337 |
| Current Population: | 12297 |
| Racial Majority: | 74.57% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 55.9% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 8.6% |
| Median Household Income | $46448 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $81380 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 22.7 Minutes |
| Current Time: | CDT |
| Time Zone: | Central Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 7 - 30 ft. |
| Area | 34 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 30.13291931, -91.94496918 |
The current unemployment level in 70518 is 8.6% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 6.7% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 9.9% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 8.4%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 70518 increased to 12297 from 11016 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 70518 is while the majority ethnicity attending 70518 public schools is White. 67.5% of students in 70518 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9635 | 74.57% | 9568 | +1% |
| Black Or African American | 2232 | 17.27% | 1730 | +29% |
| Hispanic | 451 | 3.49% | 354 | +27% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 39 | 0.3% | 38 | +3% |
| Asian | 194 | 1.5% | 397 | -51% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 14 | -100% |
| Other Race | 16 | 0.48% | 16 | +288% |
| Two Or More Races | 180 | 2.38% | 180 | +71% |
| White | 55.9% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 38.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12297 | 11016 |
| Male Population | 49.80% | |
| Female Population | 50.20% | |
| Total Households | 4652 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 67.5% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $46448 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 53.60% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 30.90% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 15.40% |
| 70518 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Louisiana District 3 | Clay Higgins | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All Louisiana Congressional Districts | ||
| 70560 - New Iberia |
| 70582 - Saint Martinville |
| 70517 - Breaux Bridge |
| 70508 - Lafayette |
| 70592 - Youngsville |
| Broussard, LA |
| Lafayette, LA |
| Youngsville, LA |
Zip Code 70518 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 42 | 45 | 51 | 57 | 65 | 71 | 74 | 73 | 68 | 58 | 50 | 44 | 58 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 61 | 65 | 72 | 78 | 85 | 89 | 91 | 91 | 88 | 80 | 71 | 64 | 78 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 6.13 | 4.2 | 4.53 | 4.66 | 5.37 | 5.96 | 6.54 | 5.13 | 5.31 | 4.03 | 4.65 | 5.38 | 61.89 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 70518 | |
|---|---|
| Comeaux High School | Lafayette |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 70518 | |
|---|---|
| Broussard Middle School | Lafayette |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 70518 | |
|---|---|
| Katharine Drexel Elementary School | Lafayette |