The U.S. ZIP Code 70542 is associated with Gueydan, LA in Vermilion County. Approximately 9% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $71,957. The ZIP Code 70542 has a median age of approximately 39.3 years, with 17.8% of residents aged 62 years and older. An estimated 12.8% in this Louisiana region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $30,381. The current population estimate for this region is 3,888.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 70542 is $71,957, while the region's mean household income is $76,889. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $30,381. The per capita income in ZIP Code 70542 of $30,381 is approximately 8.8% more than the per capita income in Louisiana overall of $27,923. An estimated 8.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 10.53% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.2% of the population in 70542 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 18.4% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 3.2% of 70542 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 10.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 4.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 18.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 20.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 70542 are older than average. The median age of 39.3 years in ZIP Code 70542 is approximately 3.15% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.0% of the population in 70542 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.8% of 70542 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.3% |
| 85 years and over | 1.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 70542 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 70542 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 70542, 78.7% of the population graduated high school, while 12.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 7.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 48.8% in this Vermilion County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 7.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 14.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 48.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 11.3% |
| Associate's degree | 5.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 70542, 99.7% is one race, while 0.3% are two or more races. Approximately 0.7% of 70542 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 70542 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (93.8%), followed by Black or African American (6.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 70542, 92.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 7.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Vermilion County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 92.2% |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 7.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 70542, an estimated 22.0% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 20.5% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 3.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Vermilion County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 22.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 20.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 15.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 70542 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.39 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 30.83% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.21% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 70542 | 8.27¢/kWh | 8.41¢/kWh | 5.82¢/kWh |
| Louisiana | 11.5¢/kWh | 9.96¢/kWh | 5.62¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.62¢/kWh | 13.58¢/kWh | 8.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 70542 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.58 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.78 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.54 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.91 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.63 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.31 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.36 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.63 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.81 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.37 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.35 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.49 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 70542, 55.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 34.8 minutes. Approximately 37.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 70542 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 19.9% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 70542 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 37.5% |
| Construction | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 6.3% |
| Retail trade | 7.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.3% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 19.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.9% |
| Public administration | 1.9% |