ZIP code 70542
The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 70542 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Gueydan, LA. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 70542 ZIP code area.
70542 is the zip code for
Gueydan, LA
- Total population
- 3,435▼
- Housing units
- 1,915▲
- Land area
(sq. miles) - 189.20
- Density
(people per sq. mile) - 18.16▼
- Water area
(sq. miles) - 7.70
Demographic data for zip code 70542
- Male
- 1,666▼
- Female
- 1,769▼
- Median age
- Male
- 39.50
- Female
- 44.50
Gender:
Gender
- Total households
- 1,410▼
- Family households
- 935▼
- Nonfamily households
- 475▲
- Average household size
- 2.40▼
- Average family size
- 2.94▼
Households:
Households
- Total housing units
- 1,915▲
- Occupied housing units
- 1,410▼
- Owner-occupied
- 1,151▼
- Renter-occupied
- 259▲
- Vacant housing units
- 505▲
Housing units:
Housing units
- Under 5 years
- 203▼
- 5 to 9 years
- 214▼
- 10 to 14 years
- 226▼
- 15 to 19 years
- 233▼
- 20 to 24 years
- 189▼
- 25 to 34 years
- 398▲
- 35 to 44 years
- 377▼
- 45 to 54 years
- 613▲
- 55 to 59 years
- 227▲
- 60 to 64 years
- 184▲
- 65 to 74 years
- 298▼
- 75 to 84 years
- 210▲
- 85 years and over
- 63▼
- Median age
- 42.30▲
Age:
Age
- White
- 3,143
- Hispanic or Latino
- 25
- Black or African American
- 227
- Asian
- 15
- American Indian & Alaska Native
- 5
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
- 0
- Other (One Race)
- 1
- Two or More Races
- 19
Race:
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data
Economic data for zip code 70542
- Population
(16 years and over) - 3,041
- Civilian labor force
- 1,662
- Employed
- 1,633
- Unemployed
- 29
- Armed Forces
- 0
- Not in labor force
- 1,379
- Percent Unemployed
- 1.7%
Employment status:
Employment status
- Workers
(16 years and over) - 1,608
- Car, truck, or van
- Drove alone
- 1,391
- Carpooled
- 76
- Public transportation
(excluding taxicab) - 25
- Walked
- 32
- Other means
- 20
- Worked at home
- 64
- Mean travel time
- 44.5 min.
Commuting to work:
Commuting to work
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 1,633
- Management / business / science / arts
- 434
- Service
- 227
- Sales / office
- 366
- Natural resources / construction / maintenance
- 325
- Production / transportation / material moving
- 281
Occupation:
Occupation
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 1,633
- Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
- 483
- Construction
- 53
- Manufacturing
- 39
- Wholesale trade
- 47
- Retail trade
- 213
- Transportation / warehousing / utilities
- 90
- Information
- 22
- Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
- 40
- Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
- 154
- Educational services / health care / social assistance
- 271
- Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
- 63
- Public administration
- 45
- Other services
- 113
Industry:
Industry
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 1,633
- Private wage & salary workers
- 1,242
- Government workers
- 213
- Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business) - 178
- Unpaid family workers
- 0
Class of worker:
Class of worker
- Total households
- 1,572
- Less than $10,000
- 139
- $10,000 to $14,999
- 93
- $15,000 to $24,999
- 333
- $25,000 to $34,999
- 129
- $35,000 to $49,999
- 212
- $50,000 to $74,999
- 259
- $75,000 to $99,999
- 213
- $100,000 to $149,999
- 135
- $150,000 to $199,999
- 40
- $200,000 or more
- 19
- Median household income
- $43,780
- Mean household income
- $54,445
- Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
- 12.2%
Income:
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Public schools in 70542
| Name & Address | Phone | # of students | Free lunch | Pupils per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gueydan High School 901 Main Street | (337) 536-6938 | 247 | 84 | 10.1 |
| Jesse Owens Elementary School 203 Thirteenth Street | (337) 536-6541 | 213 | 115 | 13.1 |
Public libraries around Gueydan, LA
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis Parish www.jefferson-davis.lib.la.us | 118 West Plaquemine Street Jennnings, LA 70546 |
| Jennings Carnegie Public www.cityofjennings.com | 303 Cary Avenue Jennings, LA 70546 |
Universities and Colleges around 70542
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Bible College & Seminary | 113 West Nezpique Street Jennings, LA 70546 | (337) 824-3344 |
| Louisiana Technical College - Greater Acadiana District Campuses- Morgan Smith Ca | 1230 North Main Street Jennings, LA 70546 | (337) 824-4811 |
Hospitals and Medical Centers around 70542
| Name | Address | Phone | # of beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville General Hospital | 118 North Hospital Drive Abbeville, LA 70510 | (337) 893-5466 | 60 |
| Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital | 1310 West Seventh Street Kaplan, LA 70548 | (337) 643-8300 | 0 |
| Acadia-St Landry Hospital | 810 South Broadway Street Church Point, LA 70525 | (337) 684-5435 | 39 |
| American Legion Hospital www.alh.org | 1305 Crowley Rayne Highway Crowley, LA 70526 | (337) 783-3222 | 178 |
| Dauterive Hospital www.dauterivehospital.com | 600 North Lewis Street New Iberia, LA 70560 | (337) 365-7311 | 86 |
| Doctor's Hospital | 3983-49 South Service Road Opelousas, LA 70570 | (337) 948-2100 | 145 |
| Eunice Community Medical Ctr www.eunicemedical.com | 400 Moosa Boulevard Eunice, LA 70535 | (337) 457-5244 | 62 |
| Franklin Foundation Hospital www.franklinfoundation.org | 1501 Hospital Avenue Franklin, LA 70538 | (337) 828-0760 | 60 |
| Iberia Medical Center www.iberiamedicalcenter.com | 2315 East Main Street New Iberia, LA 70560 | (337) 364-0441 | 83 |
| Jennings American Legion Hosp www.jalh.com | 1634 Elton Road Jennings, LA 70546 | (337) 616-7000 | 53 |
| Lafayette General Med Ctr www.lafayettegeneral.org | 1214 Coolidge Avenue Lafayette, LA 70503 | (337) 289-7991 | 349 |
| Med Ctr Of Southwest Louisiana www.medicalcentersw.com | 2810 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Lafayette, LA 70506 | (337) 981-2949 | 114 |
| Opelousas General Hospital www.opelousasgeneral.com | 539 East Prudhomme Street Opelousas, LA 70570 | (337) 948-3011 | 174 |
| Our Lady Of Lourdes Reg Center www.lourdes.net | 611 St Landry Street Lafayette, LA 70506 | (337) 289-2000 | 254 |
| Savoy Medical Center www.savoymedicalcenter.com | 801 Poinciana Avenue Mamou, LA 70554 | (337) 468-5261 | 330 |
| St Martin Hospital | 210 Champagne Boulevard Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 | (337) 332-2178 | 12 |
| University Med Ctr-Psych Unit | 400 St Julien Street Lafayette, LA 70506 | (337) 262-4190 | 20 |
| University Medical Center www.umcip.lsums.edu | 2390 West Congress Street Lafayette, LA 70506 | (337) 261-6001 | 130 |
| Vermilion Hospital | 2520 North University Avenue Lafayette, LA 70507 | (337) 234-5614 | 54 |
| Ville Platte Medical Center | 800 East Main Street Ville Platte, LA 70586 | (337) 363-5684 | 80 |
| Women's & Children's Hospital www.womens-childrens.com | 4600 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Lafayette, LA 70508 | (337) 981-9100 | 93 |
| Mennonite General Hospital | Jose Vasquez Aibonito, PR 705 | (787) 735-8001 | 131 |
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