ZIP Code 70543 Demographics & Data

Iota, LA (ZIP Code 70543) Profile

Louisiana

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 70543

The U.S. ZIP Code 70543 is associated with Iota, LA in Acadia County. Median househould income is at $64,666, with an estimated 6% of the population living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 70543 has a median age of approximately 33.1 years, with 10.8% of residents aged 62 years and older. An estimated 19.0% in this Louisiana region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $29,512. The current population estimate for this region is 4,613.

Population in 70543

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 70543 is 4,613.

Iota, LA

The 70543 ZIP Code is associated with Iota, LA in Acadia County.

Area Codes associated with 70543

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 70543 include 337.

Sunrise / Sunset in 70543

Sunrise: 6:29 am
Sunset: 5:17 pm
Sunrise in 70543 6:29 am
Sunrise in 70543 5:17 pm

Weather forecast for 70543

Today's forecast for 70543: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny. High near 84, with temperatures falling to around 78 in the afternoon. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 70543

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 70543 Fair

Internet in 70543

Approximately 84.1% of households in ZIP Code 70543 have a computer, while about 79.3% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 70543

Females make up an estimated 53.5% of the overall population in ZIP Code 70543, while males comprise about 46.5%.

Health Insurance in 70543

Approximately 9.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 70543 (Iota, LA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 70543

The median household income in ZIP Code 70543 is $64,666, while the region's mean household income is $80,045. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,512. The per capita income in ZIP Code 70543 of $29,512 is approximately 5.69% more than the per capita income in Louisiana overall of $27,923. An estimated 5.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 40% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.5% of the population in 70543 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.8% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 2.8% of 70543 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 70543. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 70543

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 7.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 10.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 7.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 11.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 18.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 14.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 12.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 12.0%
$200,000 or more per year 2.8%

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 70543

Residents of ZIP Code 70543 are younger than average. The median age of 33.1 years in ZIP Code 70543 is approximately 13.12% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 67.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 10.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.7% of the population in 70543 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 15.7% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.4% of 70543 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 70543. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 70543

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 11.1%
5 to 9 years 6.4%
10 to 14 years 10.2%
15 to 19 years 5.4%
20 to 24 years 2.6%
25 to 34 years 15.7%
35 to 44 years 16.7%
45 to 54 years 10.0%
55 to 59 years 7.9%
60 to 64 years 6.6%
65 to 74 years 4.7%
75 to 84 years 2.3%
85 years and over 0.4%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 70543 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 70543. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 70543

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 70543 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 70543 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 70543 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 70543

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 90.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 70543. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 70543. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 70543

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Education levels in ZIP Code 70543

In ZIP Code 70543, 85.7% of the population graduated high school, while 19.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 42.1% in this Acadia County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 70543

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 5.6%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 8.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 42.1%
Some college, no degree 17.7%
Associate's degree 6.9%
Bachelor's degree 13.7%
Graduate or professional degree 5.3%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 70543. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 70543

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 70543, 98.3% is one race, while 1.7% are two or more races. Approximately 2.3% of 70543 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 70543 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.6%), followed by Black or African American (3.3%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 70543. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 70543

Industry Percent
White 97.6%
Black or African American 3.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 70543

In ZIP Code 70543, 93.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.9% 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 Acadia County region.

Language Spoken in 70543

Language Spoken Percent
English only 93.9%
Spanish 1.2%
Other Indo-European languages 4.9%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 70543. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 70543

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 70543, an estimated 22.7% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 19.5% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 2.9% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Acadia County region.

Age of Housing in 70543

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 4.5%
Built between 2010 and 2013 9.1%
Built between 2000 and 2009 22.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 9.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 19.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 13.8%
Built between 1960 and 1969 4.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 9.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.9%
Built in 1939 or earlier 3.9%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 70543. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 70543 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 70543 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.37 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 30.34% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.51% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 70543. This visualizes electricity rates in 70543 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 70543

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 70543 7.69¢/kWh 7.64¢/kWh 5.5¢/kWh
Louisiana 11.57¢/kWh 9.92¢/kWh 5.6¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 70543

Month ZIP Code 70543 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.73 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.04 3 6.31
Mar 5.39 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.74 5.13 7.3
May 5.7 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.43 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.35 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.62 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.82 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.75 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.32 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.53 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 70543. This visualizes solar power levels in 70543 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 70543

In 70543, 61.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.4 minutes. Approximately 28.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 70543 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.8% work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 70543 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 70543. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 70543

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 17.8%
Construction 6.6%
Manufacturing 10.2%
Wholesale trade 0.6%
Retail trade 9.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.9%
Information 0.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 1.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 28.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 3.6%
Other services, except public administration 1.5%
Public administration 3.8%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 70543 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 70543, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 70543 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Acadia County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 70543. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 70543

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 2
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 70543

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 2
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 70543. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.