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ZIP Code 70543
Iota, LA, Acadia Parish
Population
4,082
Land area
71.3sq mi
People per sq mi
57
City
Iota
ZIP 70543 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 70543 at a glance
- ZIP 70543 (Iota) is 46% less dense than Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,083, close to the Louisiana median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,000 (22% below Louisiana) and median rent is $577 a month.
Local data for ZIP 70543
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 70543, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,083
Poverty rate
18.0%
Median home value
$168,000
Median rent
$577/mo
Homeownership
78.1%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
41.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
52
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
239
$8.67M annual payroll
PPP loans
$2.09M
67 loans
Campaign donations
$15.71K
0% D, 57% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 70543, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
274
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,184
9.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 42°F
63.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 70543, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities in ZIP 70543
ZIP codes near 70543
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 70531Egan | 7.9 mi | 33.4 |
| 70537Egan | 8.3 mi | 5.9 |
| 70535Eunice | 9.1 mi | 160.6 |
| 70515Basile | 9.3 mi | 72.1 |
| 70526Crowley | 9.4 mi | 126 |
| 70516Branch | 9.8 mi | 38.5 |
| 70534Estherwood | 12 mi | 6.3 |
| 70556Mermentau | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| 70546Jennings | 12 mi | 152.7 |
| 70559Morse | 15 mi | 85.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 70543?
- ZIP code 70543 is in Iota, LA (Acadia Parish).
- What county is ZIP code 70543 in?
- ZIP code 70543 is mostly in Acadia Parish, Louisiana.
- How many people live in ZIP code 70543?
- About 4,082 people live in the 70543 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.