At A Glance

Iberia Parish, Louisiana

Iberia Parish draws its unique vibe from a melting pot of distinct, yet complimentary cultures. The history is vast, ranging from the Native Attakapas, to the earliest known Africans who arrived in 1746, to the Spaniards led by founder Francisco Bouligny in 1779, and the thousands of Acadian who settled from France and from Acadie. Below is a glance at the region today, the people, economy and more!

Key Areas

New Iberia (parish seat)

Jeanerette

Delcambre Loreauville

Lydia

Avery Island

The Land

Main Bodies OF Water

Bayou Teche

Vermilion Bay

Atchafalaya

Spanish Lake

Lake Peigneur

Square Miles

1,031

Land

574

Water

456

Time Zone

Central

Zip Codes

70560, 70562, 70563

Area Code

337

The People

Population

Population: 70,518

Ethnicity:

White: 61.6%

African American: 32.9%

American Indian: 0.7%

Asian: 2.6%

Other:4.7%

Top 3 Private Employers:

Iberia Medical Center

Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Center

New Iberia Research Center

Top Industries:

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting

Health Care and Social Assistance

Retail Trade

Median Household Income: $52,278

Veterans: 3,217 (As of 2018-2022 Census)

Median Age: 37.3

Households: 30,832

Persons Per Household: 2.56 (2018-2022)

Parish Sales Tax: 3.25%

State Sales Tax: 4.45%