| ZIP Code | 70560 |
| ZIP Code Name | New Iberia |
| Primary County | Iberia Parish |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 38,102 |
| Area Code(s) | 337 |
| Current Time | CDT |
70560 is a United States ZIP Code located in New Iberia Louisiana. Portions of 70560 are also in Cade and Lydia. 70560 is primarily within Iberia Parish with some portions in Saint Martin Parish and Vermilion Parish. 70560 is within the LaFayette Area.
70560 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 70560 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 70560 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70560 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70560 is 6.9%.
| Population | 38,102 |
| Population Growth Rate | -8.89% |
| Population Density | 187 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 15,078 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $44,371 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $43,820 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (August 2023) | 6.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 56.08% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 49.95% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,779 | 56.08% |
| Black | 13,291 | 35.87% |
| Hispanic | 2,071 | 5.59% |
| Asian | 904 | 2.44% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.02% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,481 | 36.94% |
| Black | 3,516 | 52.34% |
| Hispanic | 411 | 6.12% |
| Asian | 292 | 4.35% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.04% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,180 | 6.15% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,832 | 9.54% |
| High School Diploma | 9,297 | 48.43% |
| No High School Diploma | 380 | 1.98% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,766 | 9.2% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,988 | 15.57% |
| Associates Degree | 1,035 | 5.39% |
| Masters Degree | 613 | 3.19% |
| Professional Degree | 70 | 0.36% |
| Doctorate Degree | 25 | 0.13% |
| Coordinates | 29.93149185,-91.87725830 |
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| Region | LaFayette Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Lafayette, LA |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 203 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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