ZIP Code 70515, Louisiana
ZIP Code 70515 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 70515 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Acadia Parish / Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,978. The land area covers 72.07 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,978 | ±734 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 33.8 yrs | ±2.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,067 | ±191 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,410 | ±228 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,067 | ±191 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 343 | ±118 |
| Median Home Value | $137,200 | ±$76,217 |
| Median Gross Rent | $909 | ±$101 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,991 | ±$10,485 |
| Per Capita Income | $20,333 | ±$2,454 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.7% | ±6.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 585 | ±263 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.7% | ±5.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,287 | ±299 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.2% | ±9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 56,604 (2024)
ID: 127793
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SECRETARY TREASURER
PO BOX A, CROWLEY LA 70527-6001
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 12 | Kinder, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-12 | Basile, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | Eunice, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Crowley, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Eunice, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Egan, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Elton, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Elton, LA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Eunice, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Eunice, LA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Louisiana State University-Eunice
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College | 8.7 mi away | 2048 Johnson Hwy, Eunice, LA, 70535 |
3374577311
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BASILE BRANCH
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 3036 EAST STAGG AVENUE, BASILE, LA, 70515 |
(337) 432-6794
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Louisiana Academy of Beauty
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College Vocational | 10.5 mi away | 550 East Laurel Street, Eunice, LA, 70535 |
3374579480
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ELTON BRANCH
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 813 MAIN STREET, ELTON, LA, 70532 |
(337) 584-2640
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IOTA BRANCH
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Library | 9.7 mi away | 119 DUSON STREET, IOTA, LA, 70543 |
(337) 779-2770
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EUNICE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 222 SOUTH SECOND STREET, EUNICE, LA, 70535 |
(337) 466-7077
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MAMOU BRANCH
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Library | 15.2 mi away | 317A SECOND STREET, MAMOU, LA, 70554 |
(337) 468-5750
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ALLEN PARISH LIBRARIES
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Library | 15.9 mi away | 320 SOUTH SIXTH STREET, OBERLIN, LA, 70655 |
(318) 491-4444
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ALLEN PARISH LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 15.9 mi away | 320 SOUTH SIXTH STREET, OBERLIN, LA, 70655 |
(318) 491-4444
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KINDER BRANCH
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Library | 16.4 mi away | 833 FOURTH AVENUE, KINDER, LA, 70648 |
(318) 491-4545
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at EUNICE, LA US, located 9.2 miles from ZCTA5 70515. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59.9° | 39.8° | 49.9° | 6.43" | 0.0" |
| February | 64.2° | 44.2° | 54.2° | 4.62" | 0.0" |
| March | 71.2° | 50.6° | 60.9° | 3.91" | 0.0" |
| April | 77.6° | 56.9° | 67.2° | 4.62" | 0.0" |
| May | 84.7° | 65.6° | 75.2° | 5.69" | 0.0" |
| June | 90.2° | 71.3° | 80.8° | 4.84" | 0.0" |
| July | 92.0° | 73.2° | 82.6° | 4.61" | 0.0" |
| August | 93.0° | 72.8° | 82.9° | 4.24" | 0.0" |
| September | 88.9° | 67.8° | 78.4° | 4.90" | 0.0" |
| October | 80.7° | 57.2° | 69.0° | 4.86" | 0.0" |
| November | 70.0° | 48.4° | 59.2° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| December | 62.5° | 41.9° | 52.2° | 4.79" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basile town | Town | 2.7 mi | — |
| Elton town | Town | 7.4 mi | — |
| Eunice city | City | 9.8 mi | — |
| Iota town | Town | 10.0 mi | — |
| Egan CDP | CDP | 14.6 mi | — |
| Mamou town | Town | 15.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 70515. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.