Zip code 70591: Welsh, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70591
70591 is a rural zip code in Welsh, Louisiana (Jefferson Davis Parish), covering 172 sq mi of land. About 5,983 people live here, or 35 per square mile. The median resident is 38.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $78,393 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $159,100, or 2.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $579 a month.
11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 34.5 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; construction and repair; and healthcare.
How 70591 compares
- Homeownership rate89.8%96thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%69th of 492 in LA
- Average commute34.5 min90thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min88th of 471 in LA
- 85thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%121st of 500 in LA
- Healthcare workers11.5%76thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%177th of 500 in LA
- Residents under 1823.9%66thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%215th of 501 in LA
- Housing vacancy8.6%64thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%422nd of 493 in LA
- 60thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%274th of 500 in LA
- Median household income$78,39348thU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,75687th of 459 in LA
- Poverty rate10.6%48thU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%386th of 493 in LA
- Median age38.647thU.S. 38.9 · LA 38272nd of 501 in LA
- 46thU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495307th of 492 in LA
- Veterans5.2%41stU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%278th of 501 in LA
- 34thU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%320th of 500 in LA
- Diversity index37.933rdU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9324th of 501 in LA
- 32ndU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%372nd of 501 in LA
- Work from home8.5%25thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%122nd of 500 in LA
- Per capita income$31,79724thU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038209th of 501 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$37,41115thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701311th of 492 in LA
- Median home value$159,10012thU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500241st of 450 in LA
- Population5,98310thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961203rd of 501 in LA
- Tech workers0.7%8thU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%248th of 500 in LA
- Population density35/sq mi5thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi337th of 501 in LA
- 5thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%456th of 501 in LA
- Broadband access79.5%4thWeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%336th of 492 in LA
- 3rdWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%376th of 500 in LA
- 1stU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064359th of 391 in LA
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%441st of 501 in LA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%428th of 458 in LA
| Measure | 70591 | Jefferson Davis | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rateStrength | 89.8% | 77.1% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 69th of 492 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 34.5 min | 34.1 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 88th of 471 | |
| Self-employed workers | 13.4% | 12.1% | 10.6% | 10% | 121st of 500 | |
| Healthcare workers | 11.5% | 11.4% | 11% | 9.7% | 177th of 500 | |
| Residents under 18 | 23.9% | 25.1% | 23.5% | 22% | 215th of 501 | |
| Housing vacancy | 8.6% | 15.2% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 422nd of 493 | |
| Government workers | 15% | 15.8% | 16% | 14.5% | 274th of 500 | |
| Median household income | $78,393 | $57,341 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 87th of 459 | |
| Poverty rate | 10.6% | 14.6% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 386th of 493 | |
| Median age | 38.6 | 38.1 | 38 | 38.9 | 272nd of 501 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.431 | 0.442 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 307th of 492 | |
| Veterans | 5.2% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 278th of 501 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4% | 4.7% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 320th of 500 | |
| Diversity index | 37.9 | 38.1 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 324th of 501 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 14.3% | 17.3% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 372nd of 501 | |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 4.2% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 122nd of 500 | |
| Per capita income | $31,797 | $30,949 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 209th of 501 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $37,411 | $41,470 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 311th of 492 | |
| Median home value | $159,100 | $150,800 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 241st of 450 | |
| Population | 5,983 | 31,924 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 203rd of 501 | |
| Tech workers | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 248th of 500 | |
| Population density | 35/sq mi | 49/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 337th of 501 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 2% | 5.8% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 456th of 501 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 79.5% | 81.1% | 86.6% | 91% | 336th of 492 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 11% | 15.4% | 27% | 35.7% | 376th of 500 | |
| Median gross rent | $579 | $848 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 359th of 391 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 0.8% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 441st of 501 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 7.3% | 46% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 428th of 458 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White77%
- Black13%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian0.2%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.7%
- Multiracial7%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 2,139
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Family households
- 70.5%
- Married couples
- 57.3%
- Living alone
- 26.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.2%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 2,339
- Owner-occupied
- 89.8%
- Vacant
- 8.6%
- Median year built
- 1987
- Median rooms
- 5.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 7.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 2.0× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 70591 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $53,077 | $74,888 |
| Service | $34,309 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $36,016 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $54,194 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $59,475 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 94.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 1.9%
- Households with broadband
- 79.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 57.5%
- No internet access
- 19.6%
- Without health insurance
- 2%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Welsh
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Jefferson Davis Parish
- Center point
- 30.2577° N, 92.8328° W
- Land area
- 172 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Welsh4% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 70591
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70650 | Lacassine, LA | 5.5 mi | — |
| 70581 | Roanoke, LA | 5.7 mi | $71,176 |
| 70640 | Fenton, LA | 9 mi | $21,938 |
| 70546 | Jennings, LA | 9.5 mi | $52,229 |
| 70647 | Iowa, LA | 11 mi | $71,045 |
| 70646 | Hayes, LA | 12 mi | $128,906 |
| 70549 | Lake Arthur, LA | 15 mi | $57,692 |
| 70556 | Mermentau, LA | 16 mi | $117,764 |
| 70537 | Evangeline, LA | 16 mi | — |
| 70532 | Elton, LA | 17 mi | $44,095 |
| 70615 | Lake Charles, LA | 17 mi | $40,047 |
| 70648 | Kinder, LA | 17 mi | $48,750 |
Zip codes like 70591 elsewhere
Questions about 70591
What city is zip code 70591?
70591 is assigned to Welsh, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70591 in?
70591 is in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of 70591?
About 5,983 people live in 70591, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70591 in?
70591 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70591?
The median household income in 70591 is $78,393.
What zip codes are near 70591?
The closest zip codes to 70591 are 70650, 70581, 70640, 70546, 70647.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70591, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.