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ZIP 70518

Pop. 17,263·Lafayette Parish·41st most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,498/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.2%
vs US Median
-$467
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ZIP 70518 · $1,498
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$780
1 BR
$900
2 BR
$1,020
3 BR
$1,300
4 BR+
$1,580
Research median
$1,020/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,976/yr
At $1,498/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyLafayette Parish
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70518 (Broussard, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 34.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,263
Median income
$106,710
Median age
34.9
Renters
15.7%
Age distribution
27.7%
22.4%
25.5%
13.6%
Under 1827.7%
18–3422.4%
35–5425.5%
55–6413.6%
65+10.8%
Gender
51.9%
48.1%
Male51.9%
Female48.1%
Race & ethnicity
73.1%
15.7%
White73.1%
Black15.7%
Hispanic6.7%
Asian2.9%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
24.8%
31.6%
34.2%
No HS diploma9.3%
HS diploma24.8%
Some college31.6%
Bachelor's+34.2%
Housing tenure
84.3%
15.7%
Owner84.3%
Renter15.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70518 in Broussard, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$80,015 → $106,710
up 33.4%
Population
15,620 → 17,263
up 10.5%
Renter share
20.4% → 15.7%
-4.7 pts
Bachelor's+
33.2% → 34.2%
+1.0 pts
Median age
34 → 34.9
+0.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $80,015 to $106,710 across the same window, up 33.4% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 70518 in Broussard, LA adding about 1,643 residents over the five-year window, up 10.5% on net. The renter share has eased from 20.4% to 15.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70518 covers Broussard, LA. The median rent here is $1,498/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $900/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($106,710/yr), ZIP 70518 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70518?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70518 (Broussard, LA) is $1,498. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70518 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70518's median rent of $1,498/mo is $467 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70518 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70518 falls in the middle range for Louisiana, ranking #41 out of 91 ZIPs at $1,498/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70518?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,498/mo in ZIP 70518. The local median household income is $106,710/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70518?

Rent in ZIP 70518 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 70518 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70518 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,498/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($106,710/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70518 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70518 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.7% of ZIP 70518 households are renters, while 84.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70518 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70518 compare to the rest of Broussard?

ZIP 70518 is more affordable than Broussard overall. At $1,498/mo, it's $32 below the Broussard citywide median of $1,530/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70518 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70518 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,498/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 70518's median household income ($106,710/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70518 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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