| City: | Pine Prairie, Louisiana |
| Parish: | Evangeline Parish |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:58:50 AM |
| Population: | 1,422 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 337 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 30.7831, -92.4164 |
| Land Area: | 1.125 sq mi |
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Pine Prairie, Louisiana (ZIP 70576) combines a small rural community with a significant institutional presence. Of the 1,422 residents, 676 live in institutional group quarters, accounting for 47.5% of the total population. This pattern indicates a correctional facility serving the area.
The Pine Prairie post office maintains 454 PO Boxes for just 293 occupied housing units. That's an adoption rate of 1.55 boxes per household. This isn't typical for most communities. The high adoption rate shows that the post office serves residents well beyond the small 0.019 square mile ZCTA boundary. Pine Prairie is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery available for the surrounding area.
The residential community of 746 non-institutionalized residents lives in a compact area with minimal street infrastructure. ZIP+4 data shows only two streets: Magnolia Street and Sanders Street. Mail delivery combines rural routes (Route R) and highway contract routes (Route H) along with the PO Box system.
Pine Prairie sits in Evangeline Parish in central Louisiana. The median age is 36.6 years, and median household income stands at $33,854. Among residents 25 and older, 9.5% hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The town has 17 business establishments employing 309 workers. Transportation, warehousing, and utilities employ the largest share of workers (167 people), followed by educational services and healthcare (88 workers).
All mail to Pine Prairie uses PO Box addresses:
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Pine Prairie, LA 70576Only two streets documented in ZIP+4 data, with just 3 total street records.
ZIP Code 70576 has 1,422 residents and 293 households (average 2.55 persons per household). The median age is 36.6 years, slightly younger than the state (38.1) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 60.8% male and 39.2% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.5%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (67.9%, much higher than the state average of 57.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.1%, which is much higher than the state average (6.9%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (3.1%) and national averages (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,422Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 908Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,264.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $34,148Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 293Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.55Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.10Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,473 | 1,329 | 1,633 | 1,448 | 1,239 | 1,171 | 1,134 | 1,128 | 1,294 | 1,576 | 1,489 | 1,386 | 1,214 | 908 |
| Decennial Census | 1,526 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,422 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.6
Male Median Age: 33.5
Female Median Age: 46.8
| 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 | 37 | 25 | 33 | 48 | 84 | 130 | 105 | 90 | 62 | 57 | 37 | 22 | 34 | 24 | 30 | 20 | 14 | 12 |
| Female | 20 | 30 | 26 | 34 | 23 | 27 | 33 | 50 | 30 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 33 | 23 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 68 |
| Total | 57 | 55 | 59 | 82 | 107 | 157 | 138 | 140 | 92 | 79 | 59 | 44 | 67 | 47 | 64 | 53 | 42 | 80 |
| White: | 966 | 56.59% |
| Black: | 111 | 6.50% |
| Hispanic:* | 314 | 18.39% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.12% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 312 | 18.28% |
| Total: | 1,707 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 864 | 60.76% | 33.5 years |
| Females: | 558 | 39.24% | 46.8 years |
| Total: | 1,422 | 100% | 36.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 721 | 79.41% |
| 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: | 187 | 20.59% |
| Total Population: | 908 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 721 | 79.41% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 187 | 20.59% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $34,148, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $1,231 (3.7%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3,227. Family households earn a median of $40,417 versus $21,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $19,167). By gender, male median income is $67,019 and female is $39,600, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $27,419 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 26.6%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 14.4%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (28.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $32,917 | $30,625 | $38,500 | $31,438 | $28,750 | $33,438 | $36,964 | $36,500 | $37,375 | $36,919 | $37,799 | $33,846 | $33,854 | $34,148 |
| Median Family Income | $39,875 | $42,692 | $47,784 | $48,631 | $49,375 | $51,250 | $51,500 | $39,063 | $51,250 | $37,145 | $38,750 | $41,765 | $42,188 | $40,417 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $15,500 | $15,250 | $19,688 | $21,618 | $16,484 | $17,381 | $23,958 | $26,667 | $25,938 | $25,833 | $17,500 | $20,625 | $20,556 | $21,250 |
| Median Male Income | $32,125 | $33,750 | $36,064 | $35,197 | $55,313 | $55,074 | $48,333 | $44,659 | $47,708 | $47,857 | $31,750 | $0 | $64,125 | $67,019 |
| Median Female Income | $20,000 | $18,553 | $20,074 | $21,597 | $25,536 | $28,482 | $37,212 | $39,458 | $39,257 | $38,804 | $40,521 | $34,917 | $45,625 | $39,600 |
| Employed: | 178 | 22.76% |
| Unemployed: | 30 | 3.84% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 574 | 73.40% |
| Total: | 782 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 29 | 16.29% |
| Service: | 50 | 28.09% |
| Sales and Office: | 13 | 7.30% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 45 | 25.28% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 41 | 23.03% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 178 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $76,400 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $88,500. The median gross rent is $800, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $228 (39.86%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $156. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.88% (6.08% with a mortgage, 93.92% free-and-clear) and renters 26.12% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 17.51%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $76,400 | $91,100 | $75,300 | $60,500 | $75,600 | $85,300 | $76,300 | $84,100 | $88,500 | $158,500 | $132,100 | $154,300 | $153,700 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 10 | 15.63% |
| $500 to $999: | 31 | 48.44% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 15 | 23.44% |
| $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: | 8 | 12.50% |
| Total: | 64 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $572 | $560 | $563 | $581 | $597 | $609 | $673 | $679 | $644 | $644 | $678 | $711 | $724 | $800 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 11 | 4.49% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 170 | 69.39% |
| Renter Occupied: | 64 | 26.12% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 245 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 245 | 82.49% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 52 | 17.51% |
| Total Housing Units: | 297 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 245 | 82.49% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 18 | 6.06% |
| Other Units: | 34 | 11.45% |
| Total Housing Units: | 297 | 100% |
In 2024, 5.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 69.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 17.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 33.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 57.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 17.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 10.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.50 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 (39.17%). College enrollment is 9.17%, 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: | 48 | 6.85% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 169 | 24.11% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 329 | 46.93% |
| Some college, no degree: | 78 | 11.13% |
| Associate's degree: | 39 | 5.56% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 32 | 4.56% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6 | 0.86% |
| Total: | 701 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 484 | 69.04% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 38 | 5.42% |
| Private Insurance: | 209 | 30.83% |
| Public Insurance: | 361 | 53.24% |
| No Insurance: | 108 | 15.93% |
| Total: | 678 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 570 | 84.07% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 12.4% | 14.7% | 16.3% | 21.7% | 23.8% | 15.3% | 19.1% | 13.4% | 17.5% | 6.9% | 19.4% | 15.8% | 23.0% | 17.9% |
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: | 9 | 7.50% |
| Kindergarten: | 18 | 15.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 47 | 39.17% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 35 | 29.17% |
| College or graduate school: | 11 | 9.17% |
| Total: | 120 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 27 | 22.50% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 100 | 83.33% |
ZIP Code 70576 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 19 business establishments, employing about 321 people with an annual payroll of $13,785,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 477Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 19Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,086,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $13,785,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 321Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 70576 is located in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Louisiana's 4th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 70576. It covers 1.125 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.125 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: | 2260495Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Pine Prairie village; LouisianaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 70576 is in the Evangeline 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 March 1, 2026.