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Carencro, LA
City in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70507, 70520.
Population
11,619
Land area
7.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,479
ZIP codes
2
Carencro and its ZIP codes
Carencro at a glance
- Carencro is about 14 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 47th among 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- The median household income is $63,401, 4% above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $214,800 and median rent is $944 a month.
Local data for Carencro, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carencro, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,401
Poverty rate
24.5%
Median home value
$214,800
Median rent
$944/mo
Homeownership
66.4%
Bachelor's or higher
15.9%
Median age
32.8
Average commute
30.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (1,294), German Americans (408), Irish Americans (235).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lafayette Parish. PPP loans are for Carencro.
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
How people get to work
Carencro, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled1.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home15.2%
Average one-way commute: 30.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carencro, 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° / 41°F
61.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carencro, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Carencro
2 in or overlapping Carencro. Population shown
Cities near Carencro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CanktonVillage | 4.1 mi | 2 |
| OssunCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 3.4 |
| SunsetTown | 5.4 mi | 3.2 |
| Grand CoteauTown | 5.8 mi | 2.4 |
| ScottCity | 7 mi | 11.7 |
| LafayetteCity | 8.3 mi | 56.2 |
| ArnaudvilleTown | 8.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Breaux BridgeCity | 9.6 mi | 7.7 |
| LeonvilleTown | 10 mi | 2.7 |
| DusonTown | 11 mi | 3 |
| Church PointTown | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| CeciliaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| OpelousasCity | 13 mi | 9.7 |
| BranchCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.4 |
| BroussardCity | 14 mi | 18.2 |
| HendersonTown | 14 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carencro, LA in?
- Carencro is in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Carencro, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Carencro include 70507, 70520.
- What is the population of Carencro, LA?
- About 11,619 people live in Carencro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carencro?
- Nearby places include Cankton (4.1 mi), Ossun (4.9 mi), Sunset (5.4 mi), Grand Coteau (5.8 mi), Scott (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023