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U.S. ZIP Code · LA70526

Acadia Parish · Lafayette, LA

Typical home value

$119,903[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.5%
5-year / yr
-3.8%
10-year / yr
-1.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-57.8%
vs metro
-31.6%
vs state
-34.0%
ZIP 70526 location in LA
Location of ZIP 70526 in LA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 70526 is worth $119,903 — 31.6% below the Lafayette, LA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.5%. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$499[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Acadia Parish. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively High
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
16,566[3]
Median household income
$37,747[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Acadia Parish over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-103[5]
Moved in
1,278
Moved out
1,381

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
1
  • Crowley High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Acadia Parish

    517 students

  • Crowley Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Acadia Parish

    416 students

  • South Crowley Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 1–5 · Acadia Parish

    331 students

  • North Crowley Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 1–5 · Acadia Parish

    270 students

  • Ross Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 1–5 · Acadia Parish

    244 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$606
Loan principal$95,922
Down payment$23,981
Total interest paid$122,344

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$748
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
5th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
50th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 70526?
The typical home in 70526 is worth $119,903, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 70526?
Home values in 70526 are down 2.5% over the past year, and down 3.8% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 70526?
The effective property tax rate in 70526 is 0.4% — roughly $499 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 70526?
ZIP code 70526 has a population of 16,566 and a median household income of $37,747.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Gueydan, LA

    Typical home
    $118,579
    Gross yield
  • Eunice, LA

    Typical home
    $115,201
    Gross yield
  • Basile, LA

    Typical home
    $112,507
    Gross yield
  • Lafayette, LA

    Typical home
    $110,750
    Gross yield
    10.5%
  • Abbeville, LA

    Typical home
    $133,374
    Gross yield
  • Kaplan, LA

    Typical home
    $133,898
    Gross yield

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