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ZIP 70529

Part of Duson, LA
Pop. 12,949·Lafayette Parish·91st most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$850/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-10.5%
vs US Median
-$1,115
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 70529 · $850
More affordable than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$670
1 BR
$840
2 BR
$950
3 BR
$1,190
4 BR+
$1,570
Research median
$950/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$10,200/yr
At $850/mo median
Location
CityDuson
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, -10.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70529 (Duson, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,949
Median income
$51,632
Median age
39.6
Renters
25.8%
Age distribution
22.2%
18.9%
32.8%
14.6%
Under 1822.2%
18–3418.9%
35–5432.8%
55–6411.6%
65+14.6%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
71.5%
15.7%
White71.5%
Black15.7%
Hispanic7.3%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
17.3%
38.2%
23.9%
20.6%
No HS diploma17.3%
HS diploma38.2%
Some college23.9%
Bachelor's+20.6%
Housing tenure
74.2%
25.8%
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70529 in Duson, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,167 → $51,632
down 12.7%
Population
13,437 → 12,949
down 3.6%
Renter share
21.1% → 25.8%
+4.7 pts
Bachelor's+
19.3% → 20.6%
+1.3 pts
Median age
37.6 → 39.6
+2.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $59,167 to $51,632 across the same window, down 12.7% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 3.6% since 2021, moving from about 13,437 residents to roughly 12,949. Renters now make up 25.8% of households, compared with 21.1% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70529 covers Duson, LA. The median rent here is $850/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($51,632/yr), ZIP 70529 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 70529?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70529 (Duson, LA) is $850. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70529 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70529's median rent of $850/mo is $1,115 (57%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70529 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70529 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #91 out of 91 ZIPs at $850/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70529?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $34,000/year (~$16/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $850/mo in ZIP 70529. The local median household income is $51,632/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70529?

Rent in ZIP 70529 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 70529 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70529 is considered very affordable for renters. At $850/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($51,632/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70529 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70529 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.8% of ZIP 70529 households are renters, while 74.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70529 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 70529 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70529 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $850/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 70529's median household income ($51,632/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70529 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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