Zip code 70524: Chataignier, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70524
70524 is a small-town zip code in Chataignier, Louisiana (Evangeline Parish), covering 2.7 sq mi of land. About 243 people live here, or 89 per square mile. The median resident is 28.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.
16.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $64,000. 50% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,300 a month.
23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 35.6 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; education; and production and manufacturing. 39% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 70524 compares
Only about 243 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- Unemployment rate18.9%99thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%20th of 500 in LA
- 99thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%6th of 500 in LA
- 98thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%77th of 458 in LA
- Housing vacancy25.9%97thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%95th of 493 in LA
- Government workers25.6%95thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%72nd of 500 in LA
- Residents under 1829.2%94thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%61st of 501 in LA
- Average commute35.6 min92ndWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min75th of 471 in LA
- Poverty rate16.9%76thU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%267th of 493 in LA
- Median gross rent$1,30043rdU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,06447th of 391 in LA
- Uninsured rate5.4%37thU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%333rd of 501 in LA
- Veterans4.7%35thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%311th of 501 in LA
- Diversity index38.434thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9317th of 501 in LA
- 28thU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%151st of 500 in LA
- Work from home8.6%26thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%117th of 500 in LA
- 18thWeaknessU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%449th of 492 in LA
- Population density89/sq mi12thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi245th of 501 in LA
- 10thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495404th of 492 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$33,9847thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701378th of 492 in LA
- Per capita income$20,0603rdWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038449th of 501 in LA
- Median age28.63rdU.S. 38.9 · LA 38470th of 501 in LA
- Population2431stU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961472nd of 501 in LA
- Median home value$64,0001stU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500439th of 450 in LA
- Broadband access68.8%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%428th of 492 in LA
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%422nd of 501 in LA
- 1stU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%474th of 501 in LA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%384th of 500 in LA
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%442nd of 500 in LA
| Measure | 70524 | Evangeline | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 18.9% | 9.8% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 20th of 500 | |
| Self-employed workers | 38.9% | 8.5% | 10.6% | 10% | 6th of 500 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 72.5% | 53.3% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 77th of 458 | |
| Housing vacancy | 25.9% | 13.8% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 95th of 493 | |
| Government workers | 25.6% | 17.9% | 16% | 14.5% | 72nd of 500 | |
| Residents under 18 | 29.2% | 25.7% | 23.5% | 22% | 61st of 501 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 35.6 min | 34.6 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 75th of 471 | |
| Poverty rate | 16.9% | 24.3% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 267th of 493 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,300 | $681 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 47th of 391 | |
| Uninsured rate | 5.4% | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 333rd of 501 | |
| Veterans | 4.7% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 311th of 501 | |
| Diversity index | 38.4 | 51.5 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 317th of 501 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.9% | 13.7% | 27% | 35.7% | 151st of 500 | |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 3.4% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 117th of 500 | |
| Homeownership rateWeakness | 50% | 66.2% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 449th of 492 | |
| Population density | 89/sq mi | 48/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 245th of 501 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.381 | 0.482 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 404th of 492 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $33,984 | $37,985 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 378th of 492 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $20,060 | $25,351 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 449th of 501 | |
| Median age | 28.6 | 38.2 | 38 | 38.9 | 470th of 501 | |
| Population | 243 | 32,060 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 472nd of 501 | |
| Median home value | $64,000 | $124,600 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 439th of 450 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 68.8% | 78.7% | 86.6% | 91% | 428th of 492 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 2.8% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 422nd of 501 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 6.2% | 16% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 474th of 501 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 384th of 500 | |
| Healthcare workers | 3.3% | 17.6% | 11% | 9.7% | 442nd of 500 |
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
- White26%
- Black74%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 80
- Average household size
- 3
- Family households
- 73.8%
- Married couples
- 36.3%
- Living alone
- 16.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.7%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 108
- Owner-occupied
- 50%
- Vacant
- 25.9%
- Median year built
- 1969
- Median rooms
- 5.6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 72.5%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 67.5%
- Home value to income
- —
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 | 70524 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $32,083 | $74,888 |
| Service | — | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | — | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $34,830 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 77.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 11.4%
- Households with broadband
- 68.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 52.5%
- No internet access
- 31.3%
- Without health insurance
- 5.4%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Chataignier
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Evangeline Parish
- Center point
- 30.5573° N, 92.3186° W
- Land area
- 2.7 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Chataignier13% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 70524
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70550 | Lawtell, LA | 8.2 mi | — |
| 70535 | Eunice, LA | 8.5 mi | $44,381 |
| 70580 | Reddell, LA | 11 mi | — |
| 70554 | Mamou, LA | 11 mi | $28,638 |
| 70525 | Church Point, LA | 12 mi | $44,697 |
| 70586 | Ville Platte, LA | 12 mi | $40,129 |
| 70570 | Opelousas, LA | 13 mi | $44,612 |
| 70516 | Branch, LA | 13 mi | $53,750 |
| 70571 | Opelousas, LA · PO box | 14 mi | — |
| 70576 | Pine Prairie, LA | 17 mi | $34,148 |
| 70584 | Sunset, LA | 17 mi | $62,281 |
| 70515 | Basile, LA | 17 mi | $65,991 |
Questions about 70524
What city is zip code 70524?
70524 is assigned to Chataignier, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70524 in?
70524 is in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of 70524?
About 243 people live in 70524, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70524 in?
70524 is in Central Time.
What zip codes are near 70524?
The closest zip codes to 70524 are 70550, 70535, 70580, 70554, 70525.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70524, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.