| City: | Lawtell, Louisiana |
| Parish: | Saint Landry Parish |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:58:40 AM |
| Population: | 222 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 337 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 30.5163, -92.1841 |
| Land Area: | 0.896 sq mi |
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This isn't unusual for rural Louisiana. The ZIP covers less than half a square mile, but the service area extends well beyond that compact boundary. Of the 76 occupied households in the ZIP itself, most receive mail via rural carrier routes. The high box count reflects regional demand, not local preference.
The delivery infrastructure here mixes rural routes with PO Box service. One rural carrier route serves the immediate area, handling delivery along Prejean Highway. But for residents in nearby unincorporated areas without route service, the Lawtell post office provides the closest option. The facility operates 18 business addresses and maintains box service for hundreds of customers from the broader region.
Saint Landry Parish has scattered settlement patterns typical of Acadiana. Small communities like Lawtell developed around churches, schools, and crossroads rather than traditional town centers. The median age of 41 reflects a stable rural population, with most residents living in single-family homes. The post office adapts to this geography by offering both carrier routes for clustered areas and boxes for those living farther out.
Prejean Highway represents the main delivery corridor through the area. The rural carrier route follows this road, which connects Lawtell to surrounding communities. While the ZIP maintains limited street infrastructure, the post office's box service extends access to residents throughout the wider service region.
Prejean Highway serves as the sole delivery street, reflecting a compact rural community organized along a single road corridor rather than a traditional street grid.
ZIP Code 70550 has 222 residents and 76 households (average 2.92 persons per household). The median age is 41.0 years, slightly older than the state (38.1) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.0% male and 45.0% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.5%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (52.3%, much higher than the state average of 31.4% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (35.6%, much lower than the state average of 57.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (31.4%) and national averages (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 222Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 34Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 247.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 76Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.92Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.38Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 420 | 377 | 323 | 431 | 471 | 48 | 53 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 38 | 34 |
| Decennial Census | 174 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 222 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41
Male Median Age: 45
Female Median Age: 39.4
| 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 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Female | 10 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| Total | 17 | 3 | 22 | 13 | 7 | 20 | 9 | 18 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 3 |
| White: | 79 | 36.41% |
| Black: | 116 | 53.46% |
| Hispanic:* | 13 | 5.99% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.46% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 8 | 3.69% |
| Total: | 217 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 122 | 54.95% | 45.0 years |
| Females: | 100 | 45.05% | 39.4 years |
| Total: | 222 | 100% | 41.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 34 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 34 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 34 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $250,001 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $250,001 | $250,001 | $0 | $53,594 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $250,001 | $250,001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $52,033 | $54,635 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 34 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 34 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $39,700 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $39,700 | $39,900 | $0 | $45,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 34 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 34 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 34 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 34 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 34 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 34 | 100% |
In 2024, 100.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 34 | 100.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 34 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 34 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 34 | 100.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 34 | 50.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 34 | 50.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 68 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 68 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 70550 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 16 business establishments, employing about 74 people with an annual payroll of $2,490,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 454Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 16Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $597,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,490,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 74Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 70550 is located in Saint Landry Parish, Louisiana, within the Opelousas, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 36660) and Louisiana's 4th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 83,384 people, about 0.27% of whom live in ZIP Code 70550. It covers 0.896 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Opelousas, LASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 36660Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 83,384Source: Census |
| MSA: | Lafayette, LA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.896 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 12435.1 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2242520Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Lawtell CDP; LouisianaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 70550 is in the St. Landry 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 February 1, 2026.