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Broussard, LA
City in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70518.
Population
14,322
Land area
18.2sq mi
People per sq mi
788
ZIP codes
1
Broussard and its ZIP codes
Broussard at a glance
- Broussard is about 7.4 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- It is the 33rd most populous of 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- Households here earn a median of $116,179 a year, 91% more than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $310,200 (43% above Louisiana) and median rent is $1,010 a month.
Local data for Broussard, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Broussard, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$116,179
Poverty rate
13.4%
Median home value
$310,200
Median rent
$1,010/mo
Homeownership
83.3%
Bachelor's or higher
36.1%
Median age
35.1
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (2,894), German Americans (1,560), Irish Americans (1,106).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lafayette Parish. PPP loans are for Broussard.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,616
139,145 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,524
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $6,151 per person
PPP loans
$204M
1,214 loans, 16,014 jobs reported
How people get to work
Broussard, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.5%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Broussard, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
308
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16,022
19.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 44°F
62.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Broussard, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Broussard
1 in or overlapping Broussard. Population shown
Cities near Broussard
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| YoungsvilleCity | 3.9 mi | 12.5 |
| CadeCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 6.7 |
| LafayetteCity | 7 mi | 56.2 |
| St. MartinvilleCity | 7.2 mi | 3.2 |
| MiltonCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 4.6 |
| ParksVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.8 |
| MauriceVillage | 10 mi | 2.8 |
| Breaux BridgeCity | 10 mi | 7.7 |
| ScottCity | 11 mi | 11.7 |
| New IberiaCity | 13 mi | 11.1 |
| OssunCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| DelcambreTown | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| ErathTown | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| CarencroCity | 14 mi | 7.9 |
| LoreauvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| CeciliaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Broussard, LA in?
- Broussard is in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Broussard, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Broussard include 70518.
- What is the population of Broussard, LA?
- About 14,322 people live in Broussard, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Broussard?
- Nearby places include Youngsville (3.9 mi), Cade (4.7 mi), Lafayette (7 mi), St. Martinville (7.2 mi), Milton (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023