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ZIP 70570

Pop. 37,565·Saint Landry Parish·87th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$975/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+14.7%
vs US Median
-$990
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ZIP 70570 · $975
More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$640
1 BR
$660
2 BR
$850
3 BR
$1,080
4 BR+
$1,250
Research median
$850/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$11,700/yr
At $975/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountySaint Landry Parish
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +14.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70570 (Opelousas, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,565
Median income
$44,612
Median age
38.6
Renters
28.8%
Age distribution
24.7%
21.3%
21.7%
13%
19.2%
Under 1824.7%
18–3421.3%
35–5421.7%
55–6413%
65+19.2%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
37.7%
56.2%
White37.7%
Black56.2%
Hispanic3.1%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
17.8%
35.6%
31.8%
14.8%
No HS diploma17.8%
HS diploma35.6%
Some college31.8%
Bachelor's+14.8%
Housing tenure
71.2%
28.8%
Owner71.2%
Renter28.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70570 in Opelousas, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$42,391 → $44,612
up 5.2%
Population
38,236 → 37,565
down 1.8%
Renter share
30.1% → 28.8%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
16.7% → 14.8%
-1.9 pts
Median age
37.3 → 38.6
+1.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 70570 in Opelousas, LA now reports about $44,612, up from $42,391 in 2021. The population has contracted by 1.8% since 2021, moving from about 38,236 residents to roughly 37,565.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 70570 covers Opelousas, LA. The median rent here is $975/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $660/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $850/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($44,612/yr), ZIP 70570 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 70570?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70570 (Opelousas, LA) is $975. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70570 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70570's median rent of $975/mo is $990 (50%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70570 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70570 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #87 out of 90 ZIPs at $975/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70570?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $39,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $975/mo in ZIP 70570. The local median household income is $44,612/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70570?

Rent in ZIP 70570 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 70570 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70570 is considered affordable for renters. At $975/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($44,612/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70570 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70570 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.8% of ZIP 70570 households are renters, while 71.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70570 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70570 compare to the rest of Opelousas?

ZIP 70570 is more affordable than Opelousas overall. At $975/mo, it's $19 below the Opelousas citywide median of $994/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70570 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70570 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $975/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 70570's median household income ($44,612/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70570 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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