🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

70582

Saint Martinville

ZIP Code 70582 is a standard zip code serving Saint Martinville, Saint Martinville, Louisiana (LA), in St. Martin County, United States. It has an estimated population of 19,781 with a median household income of $37,292. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Louisiana (LA)
County: St. Martin
City: Saint Martinville
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 30.223700
Longitude: -91.779400

Geographic Details

Land Area: 143.71 mi²
Water Area: 3.92 mi²
Population Density: 138.0 people per mi² (55th percentile)
Bounding Box: 30.268310°N, 30.044013°S, -91.617573°E, -91.910655°W

With 19,781 residents spread across 143.71 square miles, this area has a population density of 138.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

19,781

Population

80th percentile

$37,292

Median Income

20th percentile

$93,100

Median Home Value

30th percentile

143.71 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 70582 is $37,292, and the median home value is $93,100. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

8,003

Total Units

7,302

Occupied Units

91.2%

Occupancy Rate

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