ZIP code 70542
Where is ZIP code 70542?
Gueydan, Louisiana
Vermilion Parish · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 70542 belongs to Gueydan, Louisiana in Vermilion Parish. 70542 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 337. About 3,186 people live in the 70542 area, where the median household income is $41,971. The closest ZIP codes are 70559 (Morse, 8 mi northeast), 70549 (Lake Arthur, 10 mi northwest) and 70556 (Mermentau, 11.3 mi north).
| ZIP code | 70542 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Gueydan |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Vermilion Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 337 |
| Coordinates | 30.0255, -92.5338 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 705 |
Population and income in 70542
| Population | 3,186 · lower than 51% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 17 · lower than 80% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 46.8 years · higher than 80% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $41,971 · lower than 78% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,708 |
| Below the poverty line | 19% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 11% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $93,500 · lower than 86% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $772 a month |
| Housing units | 1,457 |
| Households | 1,091 (2.87 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 80% / 20% |
| Land area | 190.88 sq mi (plus 8.08 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70542. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 70542
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70559 | Morse, LA | 8 mi NE | Standard |
| 70549 | Lake Arthur, LA | 10 mi NW | Standard |
| 70556 | Mermentau, LA | 11.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 70534 | Estherwood, LA | 11.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 70548 | Kaplan, LA | 14.2 mi E | Standard |
| 70546 | Jennings, LA | 15.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 70531 | Egan, LA | 15.7 mi N | Standard |
| 70526 | Crowley, LA | 16.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 70537 | Evangeline, LA | 16.8 mi N | Standard |
| 70510 | Abbeville, LA | 18.3 mi E | Standard |
| 70581 | Roanoke, LA | 19.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 70527 | Crowley, LA | 19.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 70542 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 70542
123 MAIN ST
GUEYDAN LA 70542
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (70542-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 70542?
- 70542 is a Gueydan, Louisiana ZIP code.
- What county is 70542 in?
- ZIP code 70542 is in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 70542 in?
- 70542 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 70542?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 70542 use area code 337.
- What is the population of ZIP code 70542?
- About 3,186 people live in ZIP code 70542, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 70542?
- The median household income in 70542 is $41,971 a year, lower than 78% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 70542?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 70542 are 70559 (Morse, 8 miles), 70549 (Lake Arthur, 10 miles), 70556 (Mermentau, 11.3 miles) and 70534 (Estherwood, 11.5 miles).