ZIP Code 70576 in Pine Prairie, LA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Pine Prairie, Louisiana
Parish:Evangeline Parish
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:12:01 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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Population & Demographics


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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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,422Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,214Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,264.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$33,854Source: Census ACS
Households:293Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$153,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.55Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.10Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,4731,3291,6331,4481,2391,1711,1341,1281,2941,5761,4891,3861,214
Decennial Census1,526------------------1,422------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 36.6

Male Median Age: 33.5

Female Median Age: 46.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male37253348841301059062573722342430201412
Female203026342327335030222222332334332868
Total5755598210715713814092795944674764534280
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:96656.59%
Black:1116.50%
Hispanic:*31418.39%
Asian:20.12%
American Indian:20.12%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:31218.28%
Total:1,707100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:86460.76%33.5 years
Females:55839.24%46.8 years
Total:1,422100%36.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:97380.15%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:24119.85%
Total Population:1,214100%
Total Native Population:97380.15%
Total Foreign-born Population:24119.85%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $33,854, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $937 (2.8%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3,521. Family households earn a median of $42,188 versus $20,556 for nonfamily households (a difference of $21,632). By gender, male median income is $64,125 and female is $45,625, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $18,500 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 26.2%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 11.1%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (32.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
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
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
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
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
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
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:24123.33%
Unemployed:302.90%
Not In Labor Force:76273.77%
Total:1,033100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:6526.97%
Service:7832.37%
Sales and Office:166.64%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4317.84%
Production, transportation, and material moving:3916.18%
Total Civilian Employed Population:241100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $153,700, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $77,300 (101.18%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $65,200. The median gross rent is $724, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $152 (26.57%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $80. Of occupied housing, owners make up 60.28% (17.05% with a mortgage, 82.95% free-and-clear) and renters 39.72% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.45%, which is much lower than the state rate (14.84%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
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
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:3020.98%
$500 to $999:9969.23%
$1,000 to $1,499:85.59%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:64.20%
Total:143100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$572$560$563$581$597$609$673$679$644$644$678$711$724
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3710.28%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):18050.00%
Renter Occupied:14339.72%
Total Occupied Housing Units:360100%

Occupied Housing Units:36089.55%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):4210.45%
Total Housing Units:402100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:29072.14%
Multi-Family Units:5212.94%
Other Units:6014.93%
Total Housing Units:402100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 9.50% 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 71.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 11.50%, which is on par with the state rate (8.10%). Private coverage is 31.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 63.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 23.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), 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 (46.39%). College enrollment is 9.28%, 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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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:818.74%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:18219.63%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):40443.58%
Some college, no degree:12513.48%
Associate's degree:475.07%
Bachelor's degree:646.90%
Graduate or professional degree:242.59%
Total:927100%
High school or higher:66471.63%
Bachelor's degree or higher:889.49%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:27129.55%
Public Insurance:54759.65%
No Insurance:9910.80%
Total:917100%
Has Health Insurance:81889.20%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty12.4%14.7%16.3%21.7%23.8%15.3%19.1%13.4%17.5%6.9%19.4%15.8%23.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2110.82%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):9046.39%
High school (grades 9-12):6533.51%
College or graduate school:189.28%
Total:194100%
Early Childhood:2110.82%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):15579.90%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 70576 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), 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:479Source: 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

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


70577 | | 70575

Schools in ZIP Code 70576


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.

Pine Prairie High School 1557 Speedy Campbell Drive
Pine Prairie, LA 70576
District: Evangeline Parish School District
Sacred Heart High School 114 Trojan Ln
Ville Platte, LA 70586
District: Private SchoolNearby
Sacred Heart School 532 E Main St
Ville Platte, LA 70586
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Anthony School 116 S Knoll Ave
Bunkie, LA 71322
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 70576


Louisiana Academy Of Beauty 550 East Laurel Street
Eunice, LA 70535
Type: Post Secondary
Louisiana State University-Eunice 2048 Johnson Hwy
Eunice, LA 70535
Type: Post Secondary
Opelousas School Of Cosmetology 529 E Vine St
Opelousas, LA 70570
Type: Post Secondary
Louisiana State University-Alexandria 8100 Hwy 71 South
Alexandria, LA 71302-9121
Type: Post Secondary
Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria 2800 S. Macarthur Drive
Alexandria, LA 71301
Type: Post Secondary
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria 1505 Metro Dr Ste 1
Alexandria, LA 71301
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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