| ZIP Code | 70544 |
| ZIP Code Name | Jeanerette |
| Primary County | Iberia Parish |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 10,394 |
| Area Code(s) | 337 |
| Current Time | CDT |
70544 is a United States ZIP Code located in Jeanerette Louisiana. Portions of 70544 are also in Sorrel and Franklin and Charenton. 70544 is primarily within Iberia Parish with some portions in Saint Mary Parish. 70544 is within the LaFayette Area.
70544 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 70544 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 70544 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70544 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70544 is 7.9%.
| Population | 10,394 |
| Population Growth Rate | -10.77% |
| Population Density | 29 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,138 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.9% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $49,143 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $42,680 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (June 2023) | 7.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 49.14% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 75.92% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,373 | 43.57% |
| Black | 4,932 | 49.14% |
| Hispanic | 167 | 1.66% |
| Asian | 286 | 2.85% |
| Native American | 279 | 2.78% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57 | 6.92% |
| Black | 637 | 77.31% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 2.06% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 112 | 13.59% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 402 | 6.98% |
| Bachelor Degree | 564 | 9.79% |
| High School Diploma | 2,976 | 51.64% |
| No High School Diploma | 104 | 1.8% |
| GED or Alternate | 358 | 6.21% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 904 | 15.69% |
| Associates Degree | 170 | 2.95% |
| Masters Degree | 238 | 4.13% |
| Professional Degree | 34 | 0.59% |
| Doctorate Degree | 11 | 0.19% |
| Coordinates | 29.93532372,-91.52529907 |
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| Region | LaFayette Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Lafayette, LAMorgan City, LA |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 355 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 | 73k - Southern Holocene Meander Belts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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