Zip code 70544: Jeanerette, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70544
70544 is a small-town zip code in Jeanerette, Louisiana (Iberia Parish), covering 103 sq mi of land. About 10,269 people live here, or 100 per square mile. The median resident is 39.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $54,601 a year, 32% below the national median of $80,734. 29% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $117,200, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $775 a month.
14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31 minutes each way, and 16% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; transportation and moving goods; and sales. 19% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 70544 compares
- 97thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%42nd of 500 in LA
- 97thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.49534th of 492 in LA
- Poverty rate29%95thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%92nd of 493 in LA
- 90thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%232nd of 493 in LA
- Average commute31 min79thU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min152nd of 471 in LA
- Diversity index63.279thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.937th of 501 in LA
- Residents under 1825.1%75thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%175th of 501 in LA
- 71stU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%168th of 501 in LA
- 67thU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%229th of 500 in LA
- Veterans7.1%67thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%152nd of 501 in LA
- Homeownership rate74.5%65thU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%278th of 492 in LA
- Work from home15.9%65thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%36th of 500 in LA
- Median age39.654thU.S. 38.9 · LA 38241st of 501 in LA
- 52ndU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%237th of 501 in LA
- 27thU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%320th of 458 in LA
- Per capita income$31,79924thU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038208th of 501 in LA
- Government workers10.6%23rdU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%402nd of 500 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$40,16322ndU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701279th of 492 in LA
- Population10,26916thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961143rd of 501 in LA
- 15thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%356th of 500 in LA
- Median household income$54,60114thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756245th of 459 in LA
- Population density100/sq mi13thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi223rd of 501 in LA
- Broadband access84.4%11thWeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%247th of 492 in LA
- 11thU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%203rd of 501 in LA
- 8thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%308th of 500 in LA
- Tech workers0.6%7thU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%260th of 500 in LA
- 6thU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064269th of 391 in LA
- Median home value$117,2005thU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500324th of 450 in LA
| Measure | 70544 | Iberia | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed workers | 18.8% | 11% | 10.6% | 10% | 42nd of 500 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.548 | 0.494 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 34th of 492 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 29% | 22.8% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 92nd of 493 | |
| Housing vacancy | 17% | 14.4% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 232nd of 493 | |
| Average commute | 31 min | 25.3 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 152nd of 471 | |
| Diversity index | 63.2 | 58.4 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 37th of 501 | |
| Residents under 18 | 25.1% | 25.4% | 23.5% | 22% | 175th of 501 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 19.6% | 16.8% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 168th of 501 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% | 7.3% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 229th of 500 | |
| Veterans | 7.1% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 152nd of 501 | |
| Homeownership rate | 74.5% | 67.3% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 278th of 492 | |
| Work from home | 15.9% | 6.3% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 36th of 500 | |
| Median age | 39.6 | 38.3 | 38 | 38.9 | 241st of 501 | |
| Uninsured rate | 7% | 6.6% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 237th of 501 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 44.3% | 50% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 320th of 458 | |
| Per capita income | $31,799 | $30,464 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 208th of 501 | |
| Government workers | 10.6% | 12.8% | 16% | 14.5% | 402nd of 500 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $40,163 | $41,032 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 279th of 492 | |
| Population | 10,269 | 68,599 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 143rd of 501 | |
| Healthcare workers | 7% | 8.5% | 11% | 9.7% | 356th of 500 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $54,601 | $56,961 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 245th of 459 | |
| Population density | 100/sq mi | 119/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 223rd of 501 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 84.4% | 86.2% | 86.6% | 91% | 247th of 492 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.8% | 2.6% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 203rd of 501 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 14.1% | 14.8% | 27% | 35.7% | 308th of 500 | |
| Tech workers | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 260th of 500 | |
| Median gross rent | $775 | $897 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 269th of 391 | |
| Median home value | $117,200 | $164,500 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 324th of 450 |
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
- White36%
- Black48%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian2%
- Native American4%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other3%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 4,118
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Family households
- 64.7%
- Married couples
- 38%
- Living alone
- 30.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.1%
- Male / female
- 47% / 53%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 4,962
- Owner-occupied
- 74.5%
- Vacant
- 17%
- Median year built
- 1978
- Median rooms
- 5.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 44.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 13.4%
- Home value to income
- 2.1× (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 | 70544 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $62,133 | $74,888 |
| Service | $20,208 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $39,590 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $51,992 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $58,036 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 84.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 3.4%
- Households with broadband
- 84.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 66.3%
- No internet access
- 14%
- Without health insurance
- 7%
- Limited-English households
- 0.3%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Jeanerette
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Iberia Parish
- Center point
- 29.9050° N, 91.6564° W
- Land area
- 103 sq mi
- Water area
- 8.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
70544 spans 2 counties
- Iberia Parish53% of land
- St. Mary Parish47% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Charenton (unincorporated)2% of zip
- Jeanerette2% of zip
- Sorrel (unincorporated)2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 70544
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70514 | Baldwin, LA | 7.2 mi | $31,817 |
| 70569 | Lydia, LA · PO box | 7.7 mi | — |
| 70523 | Charenton, LA | 7.9 mi | $63,408 |
| 70552 | Loreauville, LA | 9.5 mi | $50,313 |
| 70563 | New Iberia, LA | 9.7 mi | $76,477 |
| 70562 | New Iberia, LA · PO box | 12 mi | — |
| 70538 | Franklin, LA | 12 mi | $52,407 |
| 70560 | New Iberia, LA | 13 mi | $45,509 |
| 70513 | Avery Island, LA | 15 mi | $43,886 |
| 70540 | Garden City, LA · PO box | 15 mi | — |
| 70522 | Centerville, LA | 17 mi | $26,321 |
| 70528 | Delcambre, LA | 18 mi | $49,676 |
Zip codes like 70544 elsewhere
Questions about 70544
What city is zip code 70544?
70544 is assigned to Jeanerette, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70544 in?
70544 is mostly in Iberia Parish, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 70544?
About 10,269 people live in 70544, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70544 in?
70544 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70544?
The median household income in 70544 is $54,601.
What zip codes are near 70544?
The closest zip codes to 70544 are 70514, 70569, 70523, 70552, 70563.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70544, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.