Zip code 70528: Delcambre, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70528
70528 is a small-town zip code in Delcambre, Louisiana (Iberia Parish), covering 16 sq mi of land. About 2,745 people live here, or 175 per square mile. The median resident is 36.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $49,676 a year, 38% below the national median of $80,734. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $125,700, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $815 a month.
11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and healthcare. 21% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another Indo-European language such as French, German, Russian or Hindi.
How 70528 compares
- Residents under 1828.2%91stU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%77th of 501 in LA
- Poverty rate21.7%88thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%186th of 493 in LA
- 88thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%105th of 500 in LA
- Average commute31 min79thU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min155th of 471 in LA
- Healthcare workers11.7%79thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%169th of 500 in LA
- Uninsured rate11.5%78thU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%75th of 501 in LA
- Housing vacancy10.7%74thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%363rd of 493 in LA
- 73rdU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%210th of 500 in LA
- Homeownership rate73.8%63rdU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%292nd of 492 in LA
- Veterans6%52ndU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%229th of 501 in LA
- 41stU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%108th of 492 in LA
- 33rdU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495343rd of 492 in LA
- Median age36.229thU.S. 38.9 · LA 38368th of 501 in LA
- Diversity index33.728thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9350th of 501 in LA
- 23rdU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%418th of 501 in LA
- 22ndU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%128th of 501 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$40,24022ndU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701278th of 492 in LA
- Population density175/sq mi19thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi184th of 501 in LA
- Tech workers1.3%18thU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%205th of 500 in LA
- 13thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%357th of 458 in LA
- Median household income$49,6769thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756297th of 459 in LA
- 8thU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064253rd of 391 in LA
- Per capita income$24,0807thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038381st of 501 in LA
- Median home value$125,7006thU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500302nd of 450 in LA
- Work from home4.1%5thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%297th of 500 in LA
- Population2,7454thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961289th of 501 in LA
- 4thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%371st of 500 in LA
- 3rdU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%450th of 500 in LA
| Measure | 70528 | Iberia | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents under 18 | 28.2% | 25.4% | 23.5% | 22% | 77th of 501 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 21.7% | 22.8% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 186th of 493 | |
| Self-employed workers | 14.3% | 11% | 10.6% | 10% | 105th of 500 | |
| Average commute | 31 min | 25.3 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 155th of 471 | |
| Healthcare workers | 11.7% | 8.5% | 11% | 9.7% | 169th of 500 | |
| Uninsured rate | 11.5% | 6.6% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 75th of 501 | |
| Housing vacancy | 10.7% | 14.4% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 363rd of 493 | |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% | 7.3% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 210th of 500 | |
| Homeownership rate | 73.8% | 67.3% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 292nd of 492 | |
| Veterans | 6% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 229th of 501 | |
| Broadband access | 91% | 86.2% | 86.6% | 91% | 108th of 492 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.415 | 0.494 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 343rd of 492 | |
| Median age | 36.2 | 38.3 | 38 | 38.9 | 368th of 501 | |
| Diversity index | 33.7 | 58.4 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 350th of 501 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 12.9% | 16.8% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 418th of 501 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 3.7% | 2.6% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 128th of 501 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $40,240 | $41,032 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 278th of 492 | |
| Population density | 175/sq mi | 119/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 184th of 501 | |
| Tech workers | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 205th of 500 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 38.5% | 50% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 357th of 458 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $49,676 | $56,961 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 297th of 459 | |
| Median gross rent | $815 | $897 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 253rd of 391 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $24,080 | $30,464 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 381st of 501 | |
| Median home value | $125,700 | $164,500 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 302nd of 450 | |
| Work from home | 4.1% | 6.3% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 297th of 500 | |
| Population | 2,745 | 68,599 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 289th of 501 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 11.2% | 14.8% | 27% | 35.7% | 371st of 500 | |
| Government workers | 6.7% | 12.8% | 16% | 14.5% | 450th 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
- White80%
- Black3%
- Hispanic11%
- Asian0.7%
- Native American0.3%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 905
- Average household size
- 3
- Family households
- 65.1%
- Married couples
- 37.8%
- Living alone
- 24.9%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6%
- Male / female
- 45% / 55%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,014
- Owner-occupied
- 73.8%
- Vacant
- 10.7%
- Median year built
- 1980
- Median rooms
- 5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 38.5%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 8.8%
- Home value to income
- 2.5× (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 | 70528 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $44,958 | $74,888 |
| Service | $30,335 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $38,068 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $52,847 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $26,912 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.2%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 2.8%
- Households with broadband
- 91%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 74.8%
- No internet access
- 8.3%
- Without health insurance
- 11.5%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Delcambre
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Iberia Parish
- Center point
- 29.8842° N, 91.9596° W
- Land area
- 16 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
70528 spans 2 counties
- Iberia Parish88% of land
- Vermilion Parish12% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Delcambre6% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 70528
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70513 | Avery Island, LA | 3.5 mi | $43,886 |
| 70533 | Erath, LA | 4.4 mi | $56,995 |
| 70560 | New Iberia, LA | 6.8 mi | $45,509 |
| 70569 | Lydia, LA · PO box | 11 mi | — |
| 70562 | New Iberia, LA · PO box | 12 mi | — |
| 70511 | Abbeville, LA · PO box | 12 mi | — |
| 70575 | Perry, LA | 13 mi | — |
| 70592 | Youngsville, LA | 14 mi | $93,204 |
| 70510 | Abbeville, LA | 14 mi | $49,717 |
| 70519 | Cade, LA | 14 mi | — |
| 70558 | Milton, LA | 17 mi | — |
| 70563 | New Iberia, LA | 17 mi | $76,477 |
Zip codes like 70528 elsewhere
Questions about 70528
What city is zip code 70528?
70528 is assigned to Delcambre, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70528 in?
70528 is mostly in Iberia Parish, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 70528?
About 2,745 people live in 70528, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70528 in?
70528 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70528?
The median household income in 70528 is $49,676.
What zip codes are near 70528?
The closest zip codes to 70528 are 70513, 70533, 70560, 70569, 70562.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70528, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.