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Chataignier, LA
Village in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70524.
Population
367
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
584
ZIP codes
1
Chataignier and its ZIP codes
Chataignier at a glance
- Chataignier is about 5.5 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
Local data for Chataignier, LA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Evangeline Parish. PPP loans are for Chataignier.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,050
8,023 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,838
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$193M
FY 2026, $5,956 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Chataignier, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
207
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
472
3.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 40°F
57.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chataignier, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
50.0%
U.S. 33.3% +16.7 pts
Diabetes
23.6%
U.S. 12.1% +11.5 pts
Smoking
24.2%
U.S. 12.8% +11.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Chataignier
1 in or overlapping Chataignier. Population shown
Cities near Chataignier
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MamouTown | 7.4 mi | 1.4 |
| EuniceCity | 8.6 mi | 5.1 |
| Ville PlatteCity | 8.6 mi | 4 |
| LawtellCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 4.1 |
| ReddellCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 3.8 |
| Church PointTown | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| OpelousasCity | 14 mi | 9.7 |
| WashingtonTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Pine PrairieVillage | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| BranchCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.4 |
| BasileTown | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| SunsetTown | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| Grand CoteauTown | 20 mi | 2.4 |
| CanktonVillage | 20 mi | 2 |
| IotaTown | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| LeonvilleTown | 21 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chataignier, LA in?
- Chataignier is in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Chataignier, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Chataignier include 70524.
- What is the population of Chataignier, LA?
- About 367 people live in Chataignier, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chataignier?
- Nearby places include Mamou (7.4 mi), Eunice (8.6 mi), Ville Platte (8.6 mi), Lawtell (9.1 mi), Reddell (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023