ZIP Code 70570 Demographics & Data

Opelousas, LA (ZIP Code 70570) Profile

Louisiana

Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 70570

The U.S. ZIP Code 70570 is associated with Opelousas, LA in St. Landry County. Approximately 25% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $34,010. The ZIP Code 70570 has a median age of approximately 36.9 years, with 19.7% of residents aged 62 years and older. An estimated 17.2% in this Louisiana region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $21,091. The current population estimate for this region is 39,910.

Population in 70570

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 70570 is 39,910.

Opelousas, LA

The 70570 ZIP Code is associated with Opelousas, LA in St. Landry County.

Area Codes associated with 70570

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 70570 include 337.

Sunrise / Sunset in 70570

Sunrise: 6:28 am
Sunset: 5:15 pm
Sunrise in 70570 6:28 am
Sunrise in 70570 5:15 pm

Weather forecast for 70570

Today's forecast for 70570: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Current air quality in 70570

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 70570 Fair

Internet in 70570

Approximately 72.8% of households in ZIP Code 70570 have a computer, while about 58.0% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 70570

Females make up an estimated 53.8% of the overall population in ZIP Code 70570, while males comprise about 46.2%.

Health Insurance in 70570

Approximately 12.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 70570 (Opelousas, LA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 70570

The median household income in ZIP Code 70570 is $34,010, while the region's mean household income is $54,366. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,091. The per capita income in ZIP Code 70570 of $21,091 is approximately 24.47% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,923. An estimated 25.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately166.32% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.5% of the population in 70570 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 14.1% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.2% of 70570 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 70570. 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 70570

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 17.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 9.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 13.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 13.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 7.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 10.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.2%
$200,000 or more per year 2.5%

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 70570

Residents of ZIP Code 70570 are younger than average. The median age of 36.9 years in ZIP Code 70570 is approximately 3.15% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.8% of the population in 70570 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.8% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.0% of 70570 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 70570. 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 70570

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.3%
5 to 9 years 7.3%
10 to 14 years 8.4%
15 to 19 years 7.4%
20 to 24 years 5.5%
25 to 34 years 12.8%
35 to 44 years 10.9%
45 to 54 years 12.8%
55 to 59 years 6.0%
60 to 64 years 6.5%
65 to 74 years 9.2%
75 to 84 years 5.0%
85 years and over 2.0%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 70570 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 70570. 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 70570

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 70570 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 70570 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 70570 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 70570

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 87.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 70570. 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 70570. 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 70570

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Education levels in ZIP Code 70570

In ZIP Code 70570, 76.2% of the population graduated high school, while 17.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 9.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 37.7% in this St. Landry County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 70570

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 9.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 14.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 37.7%
Some college, no degree 16.4%
Associate's degree 4.9%
Bachelor's degree 12.0%
Graduate or professional degree 5.2%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 70570. 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 70570

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 70570, 99.3% is one race, while 0.7% are two or more races. Approximately 1.6% of 70570 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 70570 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (59.7%), followed by White (39.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 70570. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 70570

Industry Percent
White 39.6%
Black or African American 59.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.8%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 70570

In ZIP Code 70570, 94.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this St. Landry County region.

Language Spoken in 70570

Language Spoken Percent
English only 94.3%
Spanish 0.9%
Other Indo-European languages 4.7%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.1%
Other languages 0.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 70570. 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 70570

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 70570, an estimated 33.7% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969. Additionally, 21.1% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.4% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this St. Landry County region.

Age of Housing in 70570

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.7%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 6.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 13.7%
Built between 1980 and 1989 9.2%
Built between 1970 and 1979 21.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 33.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 9.1%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 1.5%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 70570. 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 70570 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 70570 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.42 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 31.55% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.75% 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 70570. This visualizes electricity rates in 70570 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 70570

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 70570 11.07¢/kWh 10.12¢/kWh 6.76¢/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 70570

Month ZIP Code 70570 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.86 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.98 3 6.31
Mar 5.38 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.69 5.13 7.3
May 5.71 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.47 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.39 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.8 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.75 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.97 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.3 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.71 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 70570. This visualizes solar power levels in 70570 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 70570

In 70570, 50.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.7 minutes. Approximately 30.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 70570 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.1% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.7% of 70570 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 70570. 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 70570

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 4.0%
Construction 6.2%
Manufacturing 5.7%
Wholesale trade 1.7%
Retail trade 15.1%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.4%
Information 3.4%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 6.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 30.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 6.1%
Other services, except public administration 5.3%
Public administration 4.3%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 70570 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 70570, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 70570 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this St. Landry County region was problem with a credit reporting company's investigation.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 70570. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 70570

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 599
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 551
Credit card or prepaid card 38
Debt collection 38
Credit card 12
Other 25
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 70570

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 474
Incorrect information on your report 283
Improper use of your report 278
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 146
Attempts to collect debt not owed 22
Other 60
* 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 70570. 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.