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U.S. ZIP Code · LA70578

Acadia Parish · Lafayette, LA

Typical home value

$172,687[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.1%
5-year / yr
+2.4%
10-year / yr
+1.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-39.2%
vs metro
-1.4%
vs state
-5.0%
ZIP 70578 location in LA
Location of ZIP 70578 in LA

Price history

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

The typical home in 70578 is worth $172,687 — 1.4% below the Lafayette, LA median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.1%. The effective property tax rate is 0.3%.

#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
0.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$581[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
16,432[3]
Median household income
$49,875[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
7
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
1
  • Mire Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Acadia Parish

    675 students

  • Rayne High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Acadia Parish

    650 students

  • Armstrong Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Acadia Parish

    333 students

  • Martin Petitjean Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 1–3 · Acadia Parish

    332 students

  • Indian Bayou Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Vermilion Parish

    242 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$873
Loan principal$138,149
Down payment$34,537
Total interest paid$176,202

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$1,066
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
86th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
27th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 70578?
The typical home in 70578 is worth $172,687, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 70578?
Home values in 70578 are up 4.1% over the past year, and up 2.4% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 70578?
The effective property tax rate in 70578 is 0.3% — roughly $581 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 70578?
ZIP code 70578 has a population of 16,432 and a median household income of $49,875.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Iota, LA

    Typical home
    $175,186
    Gross yield
  • Breaux Bridge, LA

    Typical home
    $178,935
    Gross yield
    9.1%
  • Cade CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $152,793
    Gross yield
  • Church Point, LA

    Typical home
    $151,325
    Gross yield
  • Erath, LA

    Typical home
    $148,173
    Gross yield
  • Lafayette, LA

    Typical home
    $208,999
    Gross yield
    8.1%

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