70544 Zip Code Profile

70544 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Jeanerette, Louisiana. Median household income here ($26,519) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. Housing prices here (average $79,000) are fairly typical for the New Iberia area.

The average family income here is $41,277/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 70544 is $31,433.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 70544 earn an average of $31,043/year. Women earn only $14,222/year.

3,895 people in 70544 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 70544? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 25.5 minutes.

The median age here is 37. There are 5,564 men and 6,113 women. The median age for men is 35 while for women the median age is 39.

To give you a sense of the community, 8,542 people (out of the 11,677 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 4,093 homes, and 171 businesses every day. 84 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

70544 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 30 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Asyut, Egypt!) and -92 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 14 feet above sea levell.

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• Bendel Gardens
• Cane-St. Michael's Cove
• Franklin Farmer's Market
• Lafayette Neighborhood Watch
• Lafayette's Hub City Farmer's Market

• Riverwood Civic Association
• Teche Area Farmers Market
• The Grove
• The Village at Broussard

• Demographics

• Total Population: 11,677
• White Population: 4,883
• Black Population: 6,427
• Hispanic Population: 286
• Asian Population: 89
• Hawaiian Population: 18
• Indian Population: 288
• Male Population: 5,564
• Female Population: 6,113
• Median Age: 37
• Median Age of Males: 35
• Median Age of Females: 39

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: West South Central
• State: Louisiana
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: New Iberia LA
• County: Iberia
• City: Jeanerette
• Longitude: -91.7
• Latitude: 29.9
• Elevation: 15 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 337

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 3,837
• Drive alone: 2,953
• Carpool: 679
• Public transit: 42
• Ride bikes or walk: 84


• Average commute time: 25.5 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 278
•    5 - 9: 438
•    10 - 14: 526
•    15 - 19: 701
•    20 - 24: 498
•    25 - 29: 297
•    30 - 34: 340
•    35 - 39: 102
•    40 - 44: 114
•    45 - 59: 295
•    60 - 89: 108
•    90 plus: 140

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $79,000
• Average Annual Household Income: $36,996
• Businesses: 123
• Employees: 1,385
• Annual Payroll: $45,925,000
• Average Family Income: $41,277
• Median Family Income: $26,519
• Average Income for Men: $31,043
• Average Income for Women: $14,222

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 03
• Congressional District Land Area: 7010.0
• Sr Senator: David Vitter (R)
• Jr Senator: Mary L. Landrieu (D)
• US House Representative: Charles W. Boustany Jr. (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 045
• State FIPS Code: 22

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View all schools in Jeanerette

Primary Schools

Canal Street Elementary School

800 Canal Street

Jeanerette, LA 70544

(337) 276-5696

Chitimacha Day School

3613 Chitimacha Trail

Jeanerette, LA 70544

(337) 923-9960

Grand Marais Elementary School

3319 College Road

Jeanerette, LA 70544

(337) 276-5993

Jeanerette Elementary School

600 Ira Street

Jeanerette, LA 70544

(337) 276-6355

St. Charles Street Elementary School

1921 Saint Charles Street

Jeanerette, LA 70544

(337) 276-9712

Middle Schools

Jeanerette Middle School

609 South Pellerin Street

Jeanerette, LA 70544

(337) 276-4320

High Schools

Jeanerette Senior High School

8217 East Old Spanish Trail

Jeanerette, LA 70544

(337) 276-6038