70589 ZIP Code, Washington, LA
70589 is a ZIP code in Washington, Louisiana in St. Landry Parish. It covers 118 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 71345, 71356 and 70570. 2,875 people live here in 1,203 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (80%). Median household income is $49,650, below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Washington, LA
- County: St. Landry County
- Land area: 118 sq mi
- Population: 2,875
- Median household income: $49,650
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,875 |
| Households | 1,203 |
| Median household income | $49,650 |
| Income per person | $36,561 |
| Median age | 41.4 |
| Homeowners | 79.9% |
| Median home value | $129,300 |
| Median rent | $633 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 37.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.7% |
| Broadband internet | 82.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.8% |
| $10–15K | 6.1% |
| $15–25K | 13.9% |
| $25–35K | 7.0% |
| $35–50K | 16.7% |
| $50–75K | 12.5% |
| $75–100K | 9.9% |
| $100–150K | 10.1% |
| $150–200K | 10.6% |
| $200K+ | 5.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.5% |
| 10–19 | 12.6% |
| 20–24 | 4.7% |
| 25–34 | 11.6% |
| 35–44 | 10.2% |
| 45–54 | 9.6% |
| 55–64 | 20.9% |
| 65–74 | 11.6% |
| 75+ | 5.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 21.5% |
| Owned outright | 40.6% |
| Rented | 15.6% |
| Vacant | 22.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 56.5% |
| Townhome | 1.9% |
| 2–4 units | 9.7% |
| 5–19 units | 0.1% |
| 20+ units | 0.5% |
| Mobile / other | 31.5% |
Businesses in 70589
39 business establishments with 257 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 9
- Construction: 5
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 4
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 71345 (5.1 mi)
- 71356 — Morrow CDP, LA (10.4 mi)
- 70570 — Opelousas city, LA (11.2 mi)
- 71358 — Palmetto village, LA (11.9 mi)
- 70577 — Port Barre town, LA (12 mi)
- 70550 — Lawtell CDP, LA (14.5 mi)
- 71322 — Bunkie city, LA (15 mi)
- 71333 — Evergreen town, LA (15.6 mi)
Areas that include 70589
- Washington, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- St. Landry County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 11: highest median household income in St. Landry Parish
- No. 5 of 11: highest median home value in St. Landry Parish
- No. 5 of 11: highest share of owner-occupied homes in St. Landry Parish
- No. 4 of 11: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in St. Landry Parish
- No. 4 of 11: highest median age in St. Landry Parish
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70589, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70589 in?
- 70589 is a Washington, LA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 70589 in?
- 70589 is in St. Landry Parish.
- What is the population of 70589?
- About 2,875 people (±509), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,464.
- What is the median household income in 70589?
- $49,650 (±$10,844), 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 70589?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70589 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70589?
- The closest, measured center to center: 71345 (5.1 mi), 71356 (10.4 mi, Morrow), 70570 (11.2 mi, Opelousas), 71358 (11.9 mi, Palmetto), 70577 (12 mi, Port Barre) and 70550 (14.5 mi, Lawtell).
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