ZIP code 70586
Where is ZIP code 70586?
Ville Platte, Louisiana
Evangeline Parish · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 70586 belongs to Ville Platte, Louisiana in Evangeline Parish. 70586 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 codes 318 and 337. About 19,320 people live in the 70586 area, where the median household income is $40,129. The closest ZIP codes are 70524 (Chataignier, 8.8 mi south), 70580 (Reddell, 9.2 mi west) and 70554 (Mamou, 9.2 mi west).
| ZIP code | 70586 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ville Platte |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Evangeline Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 318, 337 |
| Coordinates | 30.6924, -92.2737 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 705 |
Population and income in 70586
| Population | 19,320 · higher than 83% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 62 · lower than 55% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.4 years · lower than 67% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $40,129 · lower than 80% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $26,031 |
| Below the poverty line | 24% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 16% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $147,000 · lower than 59% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $713 a month |
| Housing units | 8,854 |
| Households | 7,651 (2.5 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 65% / 35% |
| Land area | 310.78 sq mi (plus 10.66 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70586. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 70586
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70524 | Chataignier, LA | 8.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 70580 | Reddell, LA | 9.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 70554 | Mamou, LA | 9.2 mi W | Standard |
| 70576 | Pine Prairie, LA | 10.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 70550 | Lawtell, LA | 13.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 71322 | Bunkie, LA | 14.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 71367 | Saint Landry, LA | 14.4 mi N | Standard |
| 70535 | Eunice, LA | 14.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 70585 | Turkey Creek, LA | 14.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 70589 | Washington, LA | 14.8 mi E | Standard |
| 70571 | Opelousas, LA | 15.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 70570 | Opelousas, LA | 16.5 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 70586 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 70586
123 MAIN ST
VILLE PLATTE LA 70586
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (70586-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 70586?
- 70586 is a Ville Platte, Louisiana ZIP code.
- What county is 70586 in?
- ZIP code 70586 is in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 70586 in?
- 70586 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 70586?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 70586 use area codes 318 and 337.
- What is the population of ZIP code 70586?
- About 19,320 people live in ZIP code 70586, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 70586?
- The median household income in 70586 is $40,129 a year, lower than 80% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 70586?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 70586 are 70524 (Chataignier, 8.8 miles), 70580 (Reddell, 9.2 miles), 70554 (Mamou, 9.2 miles) and 70576 (Pine Prairie, 10.5 miles).