Zip code 70512: Arnaudville, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70512
70512 is a small-town zip code in Arnaudville, Louisiana (St. Landry Parish), covering 98 sq mi of land. About 10,740 people live here, or 110 per square mile. The median resident is 38.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $47,313 a year, 41% below the national median of $80,734. 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $166,700, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 81% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $534 a month.
19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.5 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and food service. 15% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 70512 compares
- Residents under 1829.3%94thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%59th of 501 in LA
- Poverty rate26.1%93rdWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%124th of 493 in LA
- 91stU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%87th of 500 in LA
- 86thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495125th of 492 in LA
- Average commute31.5 min81stWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min140th of 471 in LA
- 81stU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%161st of 500 in LA
- Homeownership rate80.9%80thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%184th of 492 in LA
- Housing vacancy9.9%71stU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%384th of 493 in LA
- Tech workers3.5%61stU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%45th of 500 in LA
- 57thU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%257th of 500 in LA
- Government workers13.4%48thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%331st of 500 in LA
- Median age38.445thU.S. 38.9 · LA 38285th of 501 in LA
- Diversity index44.442ndU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9267th of 501 in LA
- 37thU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%288th of 458 in LA
- 37thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%347th of 501 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$43,11233rdU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701222nd of 492 in LA
- Uninsured rate4.7%29thU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%365th of 501 in LA
- Veterans4%26thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%380th of 501 in LA
- 22ndU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%133rd of 500 in LA
- 18thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%191st of 500 in LA
- Population10,74017thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961139th of 501 in LA
- Population density110/sq mi14thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi217th of 501 in LA
- Median home value$166,70014thU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500212th of 450 in LA
- Per capita income$25,2248thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038365th of 501 in LA
- Median household income$47,3137thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756320th of 459 in LA
- 2ndU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%352nd of 501 in LA
- 1stU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064365th of 391 in LA
- 1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%403rd of 492 in LA
| Measure | 70512 | St. Landry | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents under 18 | 29.3% | 26.6% | 23.5% | 22% | 59th of 501 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 26.1% | 26.8% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 124th of 493 | |
| Self-employed workers | 15.2% | 11% | 10.6% | 10% | 87th of 500 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.491 | 0.494 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 125th of 492 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 31.5 min | 29.8 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 140th of 471 | |
| Healthcare workers | 12% | 14.4% | 11% | 9.7% | 161st of 500 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 80.9% | 70.1% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 184th of 492 | |
| Housing vacancy | 9.9% | 13.6% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 384th of 493 | |
| Tech workers | 3.5% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 45th of 500 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 257th of 500 | |
| Government workers | 13.4% | 12% | 16% | 14.5% | 331st of 500 | |
| Median age | 38.4 | 37.8 | 38 | 38.9 | 285th of 501 | |
| Diversity index | 44.4 | 56.9 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 267th of 501 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 47.4% | 50.7% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 288th of 458 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 14.9% | 16.9% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 347th of 501 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $43,112 | $36,841 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 222nd of 492 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.7% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 365th of 501 | |
| Veterans | 4% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 380th of 501 | |
| Work from home | 8% | 7.3% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 133rd of 500 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 19.1% | 14.9% | 27% | 35.7% | 191st of 500 | |
| Population | 10,740 | 81,670 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 139th of 501 | |
| Population density | 110/sq mi | 88/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 217th of 501 | |
| Median home value | $166,700 | $142,500 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 212th of 450 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $25,224 | $25,412 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 365th of 501 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $47,313 | $44,462 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 320th of 459 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.3% | 1.6% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 352nd of 501 | |
| Median gross rent | $534 | $748 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 365th of 391 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 73% | 74.3% | 86.6% | 91% | 403rd of 492 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White70%
- Black26%
- Hispanic1%
- Asian0.3%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.3%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 3,799
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Family households
- 66.5%
- Married couples
- 43.3%
- Living alone
- 29.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 4,215
- Owner-occupied
- 80.9%
- Vacant
- 9.9%
- Median year built
- 1985
- Median rooms
- 5.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 47.4%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 39.2%
- Home value to income
- 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 70512 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $66,000 | $74,888 |
| Service | $25,223 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $40,707 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $51,016 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $14,918 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 82%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 5.6%
- Households with broadband
- 73%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 51.1%
- No internet access
- 24.4%
- Without health insurance
- 4.7%
- Limited-English households
- 1.9%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Arnaudville
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- St. Landry Parish
- Center point
- 30.4157° N, 91.9205° W
- Land area
- 98 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
70512 spans 2 counties
- St. Landry Parish61% of land
- St. Martin Parish39% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Leonville1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 70512
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70551 | Leonville, LA | 4.9 mi | $44,924 |
| 70521 | Cecilia, LA · PO box | 6.9 mi | — |
| 70541 | Grand Coteau, LA | 7.3 mi | $48,264 |
| 70750 | Krotz Springs, LA | 8.6 mi | $38,466 |
| 70520 | Carencro, LA | 9 mi | $62,575 |
| 70577 | Port Barre, LA | 9.2 mi | $47,072 |
| 70507 | Lafayette, LA | 12 mi | $64,049 |
| 70584 | Sunset, LA | 12 mi | $62,281 |
| 70517 | Breaux Bridge, LA | 12 mi | $60,778 |
| 70571 | Opelousas, LA · PO box | 13 mi | — |
| 70501 | Lafayette, LA | 13 mi | $33,365 |
| 70570 | Opelousas, LA | 14 mi | $44,612 |
Zip codes like 70512 elsewhere
Questions about 70512
What city is zip code 70512?
70512 is assigned to Arnaudville, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70512 in?
70512 is mostly in St. Landry Parish, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 70512?
About 10,740 people live in 70512, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70512 in?
70512 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70512?
The median household income in 70512 is $47,313.
What zip codes are near 70512?
The closest zip codes to 70512 are 70551, 70521, 70541, 70750, 70520.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70512, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.