70559 ZIP Code, Morse, LA
70559 is a ZIP code in Morse, Louisiana in Acadia Parish. It covers 85 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70534, 70556 and 70531. 2,699 people live here in 849 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (73%). Median household income is $71,563, above the Louisiana median of $60,756; 43% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Morse, LA
- County: Acadia County
- Land area: 85 sq mi
- Population: 2,699
- Median household income: $71,563
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,699 |
| Households | 849 |
| Median household income | $71,563 |
| Income per person | $25,459 |
| Median age | 33.4 |
| Homeowners | 73.3% |
| Median home value | $86,100 |
| Median rent | $485 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 36 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 42.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.7% |
| Broadband internet | 87.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 8.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.4% |
| $10–15K | 1.3% |
| $15–25K | 6.5% |
| $25–35K | 7.5% |
| $35–50K | 12.6% |
| $50–75K | 13.2% |
| $75–100K | 11.5% |
| $100–150K | 32.7% |
| $150–200K | 4.2% |
| $200K+ | 0.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 19.3% |
| 10–19 | 8.2% |
| 20–24 | 5.2% |
| 25–34 | 21.5% |
| 35–44 | 6.2% |
| 45–54 | 14.9% |
| 55–64 | 9.7% |
| 65–74 | 10.9% |
| 75+ | 4.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 15.1% |
| Owned outright | 40.3% |
| Rented | 20.2% |
| Vacant | 24.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 56.8% |
| Townhome | 3.4% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 39.8% |
Businesses in 70559
19 business establishments with 67 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 4
- Wholesale Trade: 3
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70534 — Estherwood village, LA (3.7 mi)
- 70556 — Mermentau village, LA (5.7 mi)
- 70531 — Egan CDP, LA (6.4 mi)
- 70537 (8.6 mi)
- 70526 — Crowley city, LA (9.2 mi)
- 70542 — Gueydan town, LA (10.1 mi)
- 70546 — Jennings city, LA (13.2 mi)
- 70543 — Iota town, LA (13.6 mi)
Areas that include 70559
- Morse, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Mermentau, LA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Midland, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Acadia County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 10: highest median household income in Acadia Parish
- No. 2 of 11: highest share of households with children in Acadia Parish
- No. 1 of 11: lowest median age in Acadia Parish
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70559, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70559 in?
- 70559 is a Morse, LA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Morse; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 70559 in?
- 70559 is in Acadia Parish.
- What is the population of 70559?
- About 2,699 people (±550), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,250.
- What is the median household income in 70559?
- $71,563 (±$36,527), compared with $60,756 for Louisiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 70559?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70559 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70559?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70534 (3.7 mi, Estherwood), 70556 (5.7 mi, Mermentau), 70531 (6.4 mi, Egan), 70537 (8.6 mi), 70526 (9.2 mi, Crowley) and 70542 (10.1 mi, Gueydan).
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