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Scott, LA
City in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70506, 70583.
Population
8,609
Land area
11.7sq mi
People per sq mi
734
ZIP codes
2
Scott and its ZIP codes
Scott at a glance
- Scott is about 6.9 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 67th among 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- The median household income is $56,299, 7% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,300 (21% below Louisiana) and median rent is $1,052 a month.
Local data for Scott, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Scott, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,299
Poverty rate
15.2%
Median home value
$170,300
Median rent
$1,052/mo
Homeownership
75.1%
Bachelor's or higher
22.3%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (1,531), Irish Americans (585), German Americans (451).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lafayette Parish. PPP loans are for Scott.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 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
$1.49B
FY 2026, $6,151 per person
PPP loans
$75.48M
563 loans, 7,549 jobs reported
How people get to work
Scott, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Scott, 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
91° / 41°F
64.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Scott, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
20.8%
U.S. 12.8% +8.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
ZIP codes in Scott
2 in or overlapping Scott. Population shown
Cities near Scott
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OssunCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 3.4 |
| LafayetteCity | 3.7 mi | 56.2 |
| DusonTown | 5.8 mi | 3 |
| CarencroCity | 7 mi | 7.9 |
| CanktonVillage | 7.6 mi | 2 |
| MiltonCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 4.6 |
| MauriceVillage | 9.2 mi | 2.8 |
| RayneCity | 10 mi | 3.8 |
| BroussardCity | 11 mi | 18.2 |
| YoungsvilleCity | 11 mi | 12.5 |
| SunsetTown | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| Breaux BridgeCity | 12 mi | 7.7 |
| Grand CoteauTown | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| BranchCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.4 |
| Church PointTown | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| ArnaudvilleTown | 15 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Scott, LA in?
- Scott is in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Scott, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Scott include 70506, 70583.
- What is the population of Scott, LA?
- About 8,609 people live in Scott, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Scott?
- Nearby places include Ossun (3.1 mi), Lafayette (3.7 mi), Duson (5.8 mi), Carencro (7 mi), Cankton (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023