Zip code 70548: Kaplan, Louisiana

Q: What city is zip code 70548?

70548 is assigned to Kaplan, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 70548 in?

70548 is in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.

Q: What is the population of 70548?

About 8,780 people live in 70548, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 70548?

The median household income in 70548 is $51,875.

Q: What zip codes are near 70548?

The closest zip codes to 70548 are 70510, 70542, 70575, 70511, 70643.

Residential delivery areaVermilion ParishCentral Time

Population

8,780

Median household income

$52K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$122K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$804/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

512 sq mi

17 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 70548

70548 is a rural zip code in Kaplan, Louisiana (Vermilion Parish), covering 512 sq mi of land. About 8,780 people live here, or 17 per square mile. The median resident is 37 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $51,875 a year, 36% below the national median of $80,734. 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $121,600, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $804 a month.

10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.5 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; sales; and office and administrative support. 23% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another Indo-European language such as French, German, Russian or Hindi.

How 70548 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy24.2%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%121st of 493 in LA
Poverty rate27.3%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%107th of 493 in LA
Unemployment rate8.6%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%140th of 500 in LA
Average commute33.5 min
88th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min108th of 471 in LA
Income inequality (Gini)0.495
87th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495116th of 492 in LA
Residents under 1826.5%
84th
U.S. 22% · LA 23.5%118th of 501 in LA
Rent-burdened renters57.2%
74th
U.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%190th of 458 in LA
Veterans7%
66th
U.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%159th of 501 in LA
Residents 65 and older18.2%
62nd
U.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%211th of 501 in LA
Homeownership rate70.5%
55th
U.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%324th of 492 in LA
Uninsured rate7.3%
54th
U.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%221st of 501 in LA
Healthcare workers9.1%
44th
U.S. 9.7% · LA 11%289th of 500 in LA
Self-employed workers8.4%
38th
U.S. 10% · LA 10.6%309th of 500 in LA
Median age37
34th
U.S. 38.9 · LA 38341st of 501 in LA
Median earnings per worker$41,597
27th
U.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701250th of 492 in LA
Diversity index27.1
20th
U.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9394th of 501 in LA
Population8,780
14th
U.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961163rd of 501 in LA
Per capita income$27,230
12th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038321st of 501 in LA
Broadband access84.8%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%239th of 492 in LA
Median household income$51,875
11th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756265th of 459 in LA
Tech workers0.9%
11th
U.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%235th of 500 in LA
Government workers8.9%
11th
U.S. 14.5% · LA 16%437th of 500 in LA
Foreign-born residents1.5%
9th
U.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%231st of 501 in LA
Median gross rent$804
7th
U.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064255th of 391 in LA
Median home value$121,600
5th
U.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500309th of 450 in LA
Work from home3.7%
4th
U.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%318th of 500 in LA
Population density17/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi409th of 501 in LA
Bachelor's degree or higher9.5%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%408th of 500 in LA

Measure	70548	Vermilion	LA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in LA
Housing vacancy	24.2%	16.6%	14.4%	10.1%	96th	121st of 493
Poverty rateWeakness	27.3%	20.2%	18.9%	12.5%	94th	107th of 493
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.6%	5.2%	6.3%	5.2%	89th	140th of 500
Average commuteWeakness	33.5 min	30 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	88th	108th of 471
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.495	0.466	0.495	0.483	87th	116th of 492
Residents under 18	26.5%	25.2%	23.5%	22%	84th	118th of 501
Rent-burdened renters	57.2%	55.2%	54.8%	51.1%	74th	190th of 458
Veterans	7%	5%	6.1%	6.2%	66th	159th of 501
Residents 65 and older	18.2%	16.6%	16.7%	17.2%	62nd	211th of 501
Homeownership rate	70.5%	73.4%	67.4%	65.2%	55th	324th of 492
Uninsured rate	7.3%	7.5%	7.8%	8.4%	54th	221st of 501
Healthcare workers	9.1%	11.8%	11%	9.7%	44th	289th of 500
Self-employed workers	8.4%	11.2%	10.6%	10%	38th	309th of 500
Median age	37	39.1	38	38.9	34th	341st of 501
Median earnings per worker	$41,597	$41,926	$43,701	$49,666	27th	250th of 492
Diversity index	27.1	40.4	58.9	61.4	20th	394th of 501
Population	8,780	57,123	4,611,961	334,922,499	14th	163rd of 501
Per capita incomeWeakness	$27,230	$30,227	$35,038	$44,673	12th	321st of 501
Broadband accessWeakness	84.8%	88.9%	86.6%	91%	12th	239th of 492
Median household incomeWeakness	$51,875	$55,707	$60,756	$80,734	11th	265th of 459
Tech workers	0.9%	1.3%	1.9%	3.8%	11th	235th of 500
Government workers	8.9%	11.8%	16%	14.5%	11th	437th of 500
Foreign-born residents	1.5%	3%	4.9%	14.1%	9th	231st of 501
Median gross rent	$804	$848	$1,064	$1,413	7th	255th of 391
Median home value	$121,600	$163,300	$216,500	$332,700	5th	309th of 450
Work from home	3.7%	5.3%	8.1%	15.1%	4th	318th of 500
Population density	17/sq mi	49/sq mi	107/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	409th of 501
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	9.5%	17.6%	27%	35.7%	2nd	408th 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

Under 5

19%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

13%

35–44

45–54

13%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

26.5%

65 and over

18.2%

Race and ethnicity

White85%
Black6%
Hispanic1%
Asian0.0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander3%
Other0.5%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

27.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

88.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

77%

Spanish

0.6%

Other Indo-European

22%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 3,423
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 66.2%
Married couples: 45%
Living alone: 28.5%
Veterans (of adults): 7%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

31%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

$100–150k

22%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

70548

$51,875

Vermilion

$55,707

Louisiana

$60,756

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$27,230

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

27.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.495

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

70548

$121,600

Vermilion

$163,300

Louisiana

$216,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

70548

$804

Vermilion

$848

Louisiana

$1,064

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

76%

2–4 units

0.3%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

19%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 4,513
Owner-occupied: 70.5%
Vacant: 24.2%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 57.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 47.3%
Home value to income: 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

0.7%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

21%

10–19

19%

20–29

20%

30–44

17%

45–59

11%

60+

12%

Average commute

33.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

54.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

23%

Sales

11%

Office and admin

10%

Healthcare

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Production

Management

Education

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Legal and social services

Computer and math

0.9%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.9%

Business and finance

0.3%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

16%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

15%

Retail

15%

Agriculture and mining

10%

Construction

10%

Restaurants and hotels

Manufacturing

Other services

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Education

Information

Public administration

Wholesale

0.4%

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$41,597

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

8.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	70548	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$64,844	$74,888
Service	$15,060	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,328	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$49,052	$49,199
Production and transportation	$46,875	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

17%

High school

48%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

0.9%

High school graduate or higher: 82.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.9%
Households with broadband: 84.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 61%
No internet access: 12.7%
Without health insurance: 7.3%
Limited-English households: 1.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Kaplan
State: Louisiana
County: Vermilion Parish
Center point: 29.7905° N, 92.4205° W
Land area: 512 sq mi
Water area: 114 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 70548

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
70510	Abbeville, LA	15 mi	24,107	$49,717	$147,600
70542	Gueydan, LA	18 mi	3,186	$41,971	$93,500
70575	Perry, LA	19 mi	74	—	—
70511	Abbeville, LA · PO box	21 mi	—	—	—
70643	Grand Chenier, LA	22 mi	87	$58,125	—
70533	Erath, LA	25 mi	7,099	$56,995	$153,900
70559	Morse, LA	25 mi	2,699	$71,563	$86,100
70534	Estherwood, LA	26 mi	622	$45,833	$88,900
70555	Maurice, LA	26 mi	8,759	$76,213	$224,900
70632	Creole, LA	28 mi	131	$30,603	$212,500
70528	Delcambre, LA	28 mi	2,745	$49,676	$125,700
70526	Crowley, LA	29 mi	16,566	$37,747	$157,800

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Questions about 70548

What city is zip code 70548?

70548 is assigned to Kaplan, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 70548 in?

70548 is in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.

What is the population of 70548?

About 8,780 people live in 70548, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 70548 in?

70548 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 70548?

The median household income in 70548 is $51,875.

What zip codes are near 70548?

The closest zip codes to 70548 are 70510, 70542, 70575, 70511, 70643.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70548, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.