70577 Zip Code Profile

70577 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Port Barre, Louisiana. Median household income here ($25,925) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($72,500) are significantly above average for the Opelousas-Eunice area.

The average family income here is $38,529/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 70577 is $31,467.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 70577 earn an average of $30,472/year. Women earn only $16,971/year.

1,582 people in 70577 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 70577? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 27.2 minutes.

The median age here is 35. There are 2,303 men and 2,342 women. The median age for men is 35 while for women the median age is 35.

To give you a sense of the community, 2,986 people (out of the 4,645 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 916 homes, and 51 businesses every day. 55 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

70577 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 31 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Jerusalem, Israel!) and -92 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 30 feet above sea levell.

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• Lafayette Jockey Lot Flea Market
• Lakeview Subdivision

• St Landry Farmers Market
• Sunset Terrace

• Demographics

• Total Population: 4,645
• White Population: 3,869
• Black Population: 771
• Hispanic Population: 53
• Asian Population: 31
• Hawaiian Population: 8
• Indian Population: 30
• Male Population: 2,303
• Female Population: 2,342
• Median Age: 35
• Median Age of Males: 35
• Median Age of Females: 35

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: West South Central
• State: Louisiana
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: Opelousas-Eunice LA
• County: St. Landry
• City: Port Barre
• Longitude: -92.0
• Latitude: 30.5
• Elevation: 31 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 337

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,535
• Drive alone: 1,234
• Carpool: 217
• Public transit: 7
• Ride bikes or walk: 55


• Average commute time: 27.2 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 98
•    5 - 9: 188
•    10 - 14: 352
•    15 - 19: 226
•    20 - 24: 153
•    25 - 29: 56
•    30 - 34: 68
•    35 - 39: 21
•    40 - 44: 60
•    45 - 59: 107
•    60 - 89: 132
•    90 plus: 74

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $72,500
• Average Annual Household Income: $31,814
• Businesses: 55
• Employees: 575
• Annual Payroll: $10,909,000
• Average Family Income: $38,529
• Median Family Income: $25,925
• Average Income for Men: $30,472
• Average Income for Women: $16,971

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 07
• Congressional District Land Area: 6267.0
• Sr Senator: David Vitter (R)
• Jr Senator: Mary L. Landrieu (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 097
• State FIPS Code: 22

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View all schools in Port Barre

Primary Schools

Port Barre Elementary School

199 O G Track Road

Port Barre, LA 70577

(337) 585-6172

Middle Schools

Port Barre Middle School

846 Saizan Street

Port Barre, LA 70577

(337) 585-7256

High Schools

Port Barre High School

846 Saizan Street

Port Barre, LA 70577

(337) 585-7256