Zip code 70529: Duson, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70529
70529 is a small-town zip code in Duson, Louisiana (Lafayette Parish), covering 36 sq mi of land. About 12,949 people live here, or 356 per square mile. The median resident is 39.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $51,632 a year, 36% below the national median of $80,734. 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $199,800, or 3.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $849 a month.
21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.7 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and sales.
How 70529 compares
- 92ndWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%124th of 500 in LA
- Poverty rate23.3%90thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%166th of 493 in LA
- 80thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%176th of 458 in LA
- Housing vacancy10.7%74thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%362nd of 493 in LA
- 65thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%215th of 500 in LA
- Homeownership rate74.2%64thU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%283rd of 492 in LA
- Uninsured rate8.8%64thU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%161st of 501 in LA
- Median age39.654thU.S. 38.9 · LA 38242nd of 501 in LA
- Average commute26.7 min54thU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min259th of 471 in LA
- Diversity index50.452ndU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9192nd of 501 in LA
- Residents under 1822.2%51stU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%286th of 501 in LA
- Veterans5.3%43rdU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%269th of 501 in LA
- 42ndU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495318th of 492 in LA
- Broadband access90.6%38thU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%113th of 492 in LA
- 35thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%359th of 501 in LA
- 33rdU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%79th of 501 in LA
- 33rdU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%125th of 500 in LA
- Population density356/sq mi28thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi134th of 501 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$41,06625thU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701261st of 492 in LA
- 22ndU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%172nd of 500 in LA
- Median home value$199,80021stU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500156th of 450 in LA
- Population12,94920thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961127th of 501 in LA
- Per capita income$28,51015thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038284th of 501 in LA
- Work from home6.8%15thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%180th of 500 in LA
- Median household income$51,63210thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756269th of 459 in LA
- 10thU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064229th of 391 in LA
- 10thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%383rd of 500 in LA
- 9thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%442nd of 500 in LA
| Measure | 70529 | Lafayette | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 9.2% | 5.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 124th of 500 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 23.3% | 17.1% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 166th of 493 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 58.8% | 51.7% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 176th of 458 | |
| Housing vacancy | 10.7% | 10.1% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 362nd of 493 | |
| Self-employed workers | 10.6% | 13% | 10.6% | 10% | 215th of 500 | |
| Homeownership rate | 74.2% | 65.5% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 283rd of 492 | |
| Uninsured rate | 8.8% | 8.7% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 161st of 501 | |
| Median age | 39.6 | 36.5 | 38 | 38.9 | 242nd of 501 | |
| Average commute | 26.7 min | 22.9 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 259th of 471 | |
| Diversity index | 50.4 | 54.8 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 192nd of 501 | |
| Residents under 18 | 22.2% | 24.2% | 23.5% | 22% | 286th of 501 | |
| Veterans | 5.3% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 269th of 501 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.426 | 0.501 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 318th of 492 | |
| Broadband access | 90.6% | 91.3% | 86.6% | 91% | 113th of 492 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 14.6% | 14.7% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 359th of 501 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 5.9% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 79th of 501 | |
| Tech workers | 2% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 125th of 500 | |
| Population density | 356/sq mi | 923/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 134th of 501 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $41,066 | $46,467 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 261st of 492 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.6% | 35.3% | 27% | 35.7% | 172nd of 500 | |
| Median home value | $199,800 | $242,900 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 156th of 450 | |
| Population | 12,949 | 247,997 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 127th of 501 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $28,510 | $40,361 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 284th of 501 | |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 10.4% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 180th of 500 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $51,632 | $67,451 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 269th of 459 | |
| Median gross rent | $849 | $1,057 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 229th of 391 | |
| Healthcare workers | 6.3% | 11% | 11% | 9.7% | 383rd of 500 | |
| Government workers | 8.3% | 13.4% | 16% | 14.5% | 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
- White68%
- Black16%
- Hispanic7%
- Asian0.1%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other3%
- Multiracial6%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 5,661
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 63.7%
- Married couples
- 43.8%
- Living alone
- 31.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.3%
- 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
- 6,340
- Owner-occupied
- 74.2%
- Vacant
- 10.7%
- Median year built
- 1995
- Median rooms
- 5.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 58.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 40.4%
- Home value to income
- 3.9× (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 | 70529 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $69,886 | $74,888 |
| Service | $25,242 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $38,525 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $41,406 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $34,828 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 82.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 4.7%
- Households with broadband
- 90.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 60.4%
- No internet access
- 8.1%
- Without health insurance
- 8.8%
- Limited-English households
- 1.9%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Duson
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Lafayette Parish
- Center point
- 30.2023° N, 92.1616° W
- Land area
- 36 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
70529 spans 3 counties
- Lafayette Parish97% of land
- Acadia Parish2% of land
- Vermilion Parish1% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Duson8% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 70529
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70593 | Lafayette, LA · PO box | 4 mi | — |
| 70598 | Lafayette, LA · PO box | 4 mi | — |
| 70583 | Scott, LA | 4.7 mi | $51,470 |
| 70506 | Lafayette, LA | 4.8 mi | $57,379 |
| 70578 | Rayne, LA | 6.4 mi | $49,875 |
| 70503 | Lafayette, LA | 6.7 mi | $94,688 |
| 70555 | Maurice, LA | 8 mi | $76,213 |
| 70505 | Lafayette, LA · PO box | 8.5 mi | — |
| 70527 | Crowley, LA · PO box | 8.6 mi | — |
| 70502 | Lafayette, LA · PO box | 8.6 mi | — |
| 70504 | Lafayette, LA · PO box | 8.6 mi | — |
| 70508 | Lafayette, LA | 8.6 mi | $86,005 |
Zip codes like 70529 elsewhere
Questions about 70529
What city is zip code 70529?
70529 is assigned to Duson, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70529 in?
70529 is mostly in Lafayette Parish, but it extends into 2 other counties.
What is the population of 70529?
About 12,949 people live in 70529, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70529 in?
70529 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70529?
The median household income in 70529 is $51,632.
What zip codes are near 70529?
The closest zip codes to 70529 are 70593, 70598, 70583, 70506, 70578.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70529, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.