ZIP code 70524
Where is ZIP code 70524?
Chataignier, Louisiana
Evangeline Parish · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 70524 belongs to Chataignier, Louisiana in Evangeline Parish. 70524 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Chataignier post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 337. About 243 people live in the 70524 area. The closest ZIP codes are 70535 (Eunice, 6.2 mi southwest), 70554 (Mamou, 8 mi northwest) and 70586 (Ville Platte, 8.8 mi north).
| ZIP code | 70524 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Chataignier |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Evangeline Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 337 |
| Coordinates | 30.5709, -92.3202 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 705 |
Population and income in 70524
| Population | 243 · lower than 90% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 89 · higher than 51% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 28.6 years · lower than 94% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Income per person | $20,060 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 23% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $64,000 · lower than 97% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,300 a month |
| Housing units | 108 |
| Households | 80 (3.04 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 50% / 50% |
| Land area | 2.72 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70524. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 70524
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70535 | Eunice, LA | 6.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 70554 | Mamou, LA | 8 mi NW | Standard |
| 70586 | Ville Platte, LA | 8.8 mi N | Standard |
| 70550 | Lawtell, LA | 8.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 70580 | Reddell, LA | 9.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 70525 | Church Point, LA | 13 mi SE | Standard |
| 70570 | Opelousas, LA | 14.3 mi E | Standard |
| 70571 | Opelousas, LA | 14.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 70516 | Branch, LA | 15.7 mi S | Standard |
| 70576 | Pine Prairie, LA | 15.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 70515 | Basile, LA | 15.9 mi W | Standard |
| 70584 | Sunset, LA | 18.5 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 70524 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 70524
PO BOX 123
CHATAIGNIER LA 70524
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (70524-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 70524?
- 70524 is a Chataignier, Louisiana ZIP code.
- What county is 70524 in?
- ZIP code 70524 is in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 70524 in?
- 70524 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 70524?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 70524 use area code 337.
- What is the population of ZIP code 70524?
- About 243 people live in ZIP code 70524, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 70524 for a street address?
- No. 70524 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Chataignier use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70524?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 70524 are 70535 (Eunice, 6.2 miles), 70554 (Mamou, 8 miles), 70586 (Ville Platte, 8.8 miles) and 70550 (Lawtell, 8.9 miles).