70542 ZIP Code – Gueydan, Louisiana
ZIP code 70542 is a small ZIP code located in Gueydan, Louisiana, within Vermilion Parish with a population of approximately 3,338 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $59,531, which is near the Louisiana average and below the national figure. At $121,700, median home values run well below the national average, with 79.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $647 is well below the national average. Housing consists of 75% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 9.9%, well above the national average. An estimated 15.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 46.5, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 70559, 70556, 70534.
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ZIP 70542 vs. Louisiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 70542 | LA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,338 | 8,866 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $59k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $121k | $164k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $647 | $879 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 40.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.9% | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.9% | 20.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.1% | 19.5% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 70559 – Morse
- 70556 – Mermentau
- 70534 – Estherwood
- 70549 – Lake Arthur
- 70531 – Egan
- 70537 – Evangeline
- 70548 – Kaplan
- 70546 – Jennings
- 70526 – Crowley
- 70581 – Roanoke
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70559 | MORSE | 3,047 | $52,679 |
| 70556 | MERMENTAU | 644 | $110,213 |
| 70534 | ESTHERWOOD | 737 | $46,000 |
| 70549 | LAKE ARTHUR | 3,208 | $39,715 |
| 70531 | EGAN | 1,534 | $85,627 |