Cade, Louisiana

Cade, Louisiana
Interactive map of Cade, Louisiana
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishSt. Martin
Area
 • Total
6.72 sq mi (17.40 km2)
 • Land6.72 sq mi (17.40 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,874
 • Density279.0/sq mi (107.72/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code337
FIPS code22-11580

Cade is a census-designated place (CDP) in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cade had a population of 1,874. The community is served by a single ZIP code: 70519.

The community was founded and named after Captain Cade, who was the long time sheriff of New Iberia. It is now home to the Episcopal School of Acadiana, Bruce Foods, Spanish Trail Golf Course, and The Pines Ranch (Louisiana's first organic ranch). In contrast with many rural communities, Cade does not have a police station, or health center. The crime and unemployment rate are low in Cade compared to the U.S. average.