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Perry, LA
Census-designated place in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70575.
Population
1,424
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
815
ZIP codes
1
Perry and its ZIP codes
Perry at a glance
- Perry is about 7.6 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $81,982 a year, 35% more than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $181,500 (16% below Louisiana).
Local data for Perry, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Perry, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,982
Poverty rate
9.5%
Median home value
$181,500
Homeownership
93.5%
Bachelor's or higher
37.1%
Median age
32.0
Average commute
41.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (123), Mexican Americans (13), German Americans (9).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vermilion Parish. PPP loans are for Perry.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,398
12,968 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,234
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$359M
FY 2026, $6,261 per person
PPP loans
$249K
6 loans, 25 jobs reported
How people get to work
Perry, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.0%
- Carpooled3.0%
- Public transit3.2%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.8%
Average one-way commute: 41.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Perry, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
231
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,149
25.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 41°F
64.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Perry, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
17.5%
U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
ZIP codes in Perry
1 in or overlapping Perry. Population shown
Cities near Perry
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AbbevilleCity | 2.4 mi | 6 |
| ErathTown | 6.8 mi | 1.8 |
| KaplanCity | 8.9 mi | 2.3 |
| DelcambreTown | 9.8 mi | 1.2 |
| MauriceVillage | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| MiltonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| YoungsvilleCity | 14 mi | 12.5 |
| BroussardCity | 18 mi | 18.2 |
| CadeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.7 |
| LafayetteCity | 19 mi | 56.2 |
| DusonTown | 20 mi | 3 |
| ScottCity | 20 mi | 11.7 |
| New IberiaCity | 21 mi | 11.1 |
| RayneCity | 21 mi | 3.8 |
| GueydanTown | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| LydiaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Perry, LA in?
- Perry is in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Perry, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Perry include 70575.
- What is the population of Perry, LA?
- About 1,424 people live in Perry, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Perry?
- Nearby places include Abbeville (2.4 mi), Erath (6.8 mi), Kaplan (8.9 mi), Delcambre (9.8 mi), Maurice (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023