| City: | Estherwood, Louisiana |
| Parish: | Acadia Parish |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 1:39:44 AM |
| Population: | 725 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 337 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 30.1719, -92.4570 |
| Land Area: | 6.344 sq mi |
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Estherwood is a small rural community in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, where PO Boxes aren't just convenient. They're essential. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across the 2.2 square mile territory. All 725 residents rely on the post office for mail access.
The Estherwood post office maintains 305 PO Boxes for 277 households. That's 1.10 boxes per household, indicating the post office serves not just local residents but some surrounding areas as well. With only one rural carrier route and one highway contract route handling limited delivery, PO Boxes remain the primary way people receive mail.
This is a working-class Cajun community with deep Louisiana roots. Street names like LeBlanc, Dupuis, Trahan, and Broussard preserve French heritage. The housing stock tells the story of an old town: 281 of the 300 total housing units were built before 1939. That's 94% of all homes predating World War II.
Estherwood's economy centers on transportation and logistics. With just 725 residents, 124 people work in transportation, warehousing, or utilities. That's an unusually high concentration for such a small town. Nearly 30% of workers do their jobs from home, well above national averages. Median household income sits at $34,028, with median home values around $92,300.
At 39.6 years, the median age is close to the national average. About 90% of residents are White, with 12% identifying as Hispanic or Latino. The town is almost entirely owner-occupied single-family homes, with 188 owner-occupied units and just 89 rentals.
Street names preserve French Cajun heritage with surnames like LeBlanc, Dupuis, Trahan, and Broussard alongside numbered and named streets.
ZIP Code 70534 has 725 residents and 277 households (average 2.62 persons per household). The median age is 39.6 years, slightly older than the state (38.1) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.6% male and 53.4% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.3%, much higher than the state average of 57.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (4.4%, much lower than the state average of 31.4% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 725Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 630Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 114.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $34,028Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 277Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $92,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.62Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.05Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,094 | 1,043 | 1,039 | 916 | 1,083 | 1,057 | 892 | 945 | 930 | 676 | 597 | 737 | 630 |
| Decennial Census | 899 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 725 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39.6
Male Median Age: 39
Female Median Age: 39.7
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 32 | 27 | 24 | 17 | 14 | 22 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 6 |
| Female | 28 | 17 | 35 | 28 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 34 | 22 | 14 | 18 | 40 | 33 | 22 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 5 |
| Total | 60 | 44 | 59 | 45 | 36 | 39 | 34 | 48 | 38 | 33 | 35 | 65 | 55 | 44 | 31 | 29 | 19 | 11 |
| White: | 655 | 91.23% |
| Black: | 32 | 4.46% |
| Hispanic:* | 20 | 2.79% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 6 | 0.84% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 5 | 0.70% |
| Total: | 718 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 338 | 46.62% | 39.0 years |
| Females: | 387 | 53.38% | 39.7 years |
| Total: | 725 | 100% | 39.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 626 | 99.37% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 4 | 0.63% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.63% |
| Total Population: | 630 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 626 | 99.37% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 4 | 0.63% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $34,028, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is down $14,040 (29.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $51. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $28,125 for nonfamily households (a difference of $28,125). By gender, male median income is $70,083 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($44,630), with a current gap of $70,083 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 45.8%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 11.7%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (38.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,068 | $51,250 | $60,833 | $48,672 | $46,302 | $50,391 | $38,036 | $38,056 | $33,977 | $36,250 | $40,714 | $46,000 | $34,028 |
| Median Family Income | $49,886 | $56,932 | $62,857 | $60,250 | $49,632 | $62,917 | $53,750 | $56,339 | $53,264 | $52,788 | $55,341 | $60,147 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $16,250 | $21,094 | $25,417 | $20,125 | $16,667 | $18,750 | $20,357 | $16,875 | $19,444 | $25,625 | $30,156 | $0 | $28,125 |
| Median Male Income | $38,790 | $40,625 | $51,250 | $49,432 | $0 | $40,990 | $42,083 | $40,729 | $41,750 | $62,212 | $60,833 | $67,667 | $70,083 |
| Median Female Income | $21,591 | $23,462 | $29,167 | $28,594 | $0 | $27,847 | $28,529 | $37,935 | $30,781 | $41,875 | $39,583 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 189 | 40.47% |
| Unemployed: | 25 | 5.35% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 253 | 54.18% |
| Total: | 467 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 25 | 13.23% |
| Service: | 14 | 7.41% |
| Sales and Office: | 72 | 38.10% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 43 | 22.75% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 35 | 18.52% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 189 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $92,300, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $6,500 (7.58%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25,000. The median gross rent is $725, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $222 (44.14%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $87. Of occupied housing, owners make up 70.40% (35.03% with a mortgage, 64.97% free-and-clear) and renters 29.60% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 20.64%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $85,800 | $80,700 | $82,800 | $79,300 | $75,000 | $74,300 | $64,000 | $70,000 | $67,300 | $82,200 | $85,700 | $97,800 | $92,300 |
| Less than $500: | 16 | 24.24% |
| $500 to $999: | 36 | 54.55% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 11 | 16.67% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 3 | 4.55% |
| Total: | 66 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $503 | $526 | $555 | $475 | $680 | $700 | $707 | $663 | $638 | $593 | $555 | $634 | $725 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 55 | 24.66% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 102 | 45.74% |
| Renter Occupied: | 66 | 29.60% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 223 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 223 | 79.36% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 58 | 20.64% |
| Total Housing Units: | 281 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 182 | 64.77% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 32 | 11.39% |
| Other Units: | 67 | 23.84% |
| Total Housing Units: | 281 | 100% |
In 2023, 7.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 75.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 2.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 41.30%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 71.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 37.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 24.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 17.90 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.65%). College enrollment is 11.35%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 57 | 13.67% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 46 | 11.03% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 131 | 31.41% |
| Some college, no degree: | 91 | 21.82% |
| Associate's degree: | 60 | 14.39% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 31 | 7.43% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1 | 0.24% |
| Total: | 417 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 314 | 75.30% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 32 | 7.67% |
| Private Insurance: | 260 | 35.86% |
| Public Insurance: | 448 | 61.79% |
| No Insurance: | 17 | 2.34% |
| Total: | 725 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 708 | 97.66% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 13.3% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 3.0% | 12.1% | 12.0% | 14.6% | 13.6% | 19.8% | 16.8% | 15.6% | 24.1% | 37.7% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 19 | 13.48% |
| Kindergarten: | 20 | 14.18% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 70 | 49.65% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 16 | 11.35% |
| College or graduate school: | 16 | 11.35% |
| Total: | 141 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 39 | 27.66% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 106 | 75.18% |
ZIP Code 70534 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 34 people with an annual payroll of $1,106,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 376Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $259,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,106,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 34Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 70534 is located in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, within the Lafayette, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 29180) and Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 410,883 people, about 0.18% of whom live in ZIP Code 70534. It covers 6.344 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Lafayette, LASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 29180Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 410,883Source: Census |
| MSA: | Lafayette, LA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 6.344 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6983.32 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2224460Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Estherwood village; LouisianaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 70534 is in the Acadia Parish School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.