| ZIP Code | 70520 |
| ZIP Code Name | Carencro |
| Primary County | Lafayette Parish |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 20,352 |
| Area Code(s) | 337 |
| Current Time | CDT |
70520 is a United States ZIP Code located in Carencro Louisiana. Portions of 70520 are also in Lafayette and Ossun. 70520 is entirely within Lafayette Parish. 70520 is within the LaFayette Area.
70520 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower 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 70520 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 70520 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70520 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70520 is 5.0%.
| Population | 20,352 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.19% |
| Population Density | 526 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,833 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.2% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $57,024 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $57,450 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (August 2023) | 5.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 65.60% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 53.05% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,322 | 65.56% |
| Black | 6,407 | 31.53% |
| Hispanic | 577 | 2.84% |
| Asian | 1 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 12 | 0.06% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 301 | 23.83% |
| Black | 686 | 54.32% |
| Hispanic | 257 | 20.35% |
| Asian | 19 | 1.5% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 777 | 7.59% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,331 | 13.01% |
| High School Diploma | 4,629 | 45.23% |
| No High School Diploma | 243 | 2.37% |
| GED or Alternate | 693 | 6.77% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,640 | 16.03% |
| Associates Degree | 649 | 6.34% |
| Masters Degree | 192 | 1.88% |
| Professional Degree | 44 | 0.43% |
| Doctorate Degree | 30 | 0.29% |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a: 20F to 25F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | February 21 - 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 34j - Lafayette Loess Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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