70591 ZIP Code, Welsh, LA
70591 is a ZIP code in Welsh, Louisiana in Jefferson Davis Parish. It covers 172 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70650, 70581 and 70640. 5,983 people live here in 2,139 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (90%). Median household income is $78,393, above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Welsh, LA
- County: Jefferson Davis County
- Land area: 172 sq mi
- Population: 5,983
- Median household income: $78,393
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,983 |
| Households | 2,139 |
| Median household income | $78,393 |
| Income per person | $31,797 |
| Median age | 38.6 |
| Homeowners | 89.8% |
| Median home value | $159,100 |
| Median rent | $579 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 34.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.6% |
| Broadband internet | 79.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.9% |
| $10–15K | 2.7% |
| $15–25K | 9.4% |
| $25–35K | 3.1% |
| $35–50K | 11.3% |
| $50–75K | 14.7% |
| $75–100K | 13.6% |
| $100–150K | 16.7% |
| $150–200K | 11.5% |
| $200K+ | 9.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.7% |
| 10–19 | 15.5% |
| 20–24 | 6.1% |
| 25–34 | 12.3% |
| 35–44 | 13.3% |
| 45–54 | 13.5% |
| 55–64 | 14.5% |
| 65–74 | 8.4% |
| 75+ | 5.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 44.0% |
| Owned outright | 38.7% |
| Rented | 9.1% |
| Vacant | 8.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 69.8% |
| Townhome | 0.8% |
| 2–4 units | 0.7% |
| 5–19 units | 0.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.8% |
| Mobile / other | 27.5% |
Businesses in 70591
78 business establishments with 730 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 14
- Retail Trade: 14
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 8
- Wholesale Trade: 6
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 6
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 6
- Finance and Insurance: 5
- Accommodation and Food Services: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70650 — Lacassine CDP, LA (5.5 mi)
- 70581 — Roanoke CDP, LA (5.7 mi)
- 70640 — Fenton village, LA (9 mi)
- 70546 — Jennings city, LA (9.5 mi)
- 70647 — Iowa town, LA (10.9 mi)
- 70646 — Hayes CDP, LA (12.1 mi)
- 70549 — Lake Arthur town, LA (14.6 mi)
- 70556 — Mermentau village, LA (15.6 mi)
Areas that include 70591
- Welsh, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Fenton, LA ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Jefferson Davis County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 6: highest median household income in Jefferson Davis Parish
- No. 2 of 6: highest median home value in Jefferson Davis Parish
- No. 1 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Jefferson Davis Parish
- No. 4 of 6: highest share of households with children in Jefferson Davis Parish
- No. 4 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Jefferson Davis Parish
- No. 5 of 6: lowest median age in Jefferson Davis Parish
- No. 2 of 6: highest median age in Jefferson Davis Parish
- No. 3 of 6: fastest population growth in Jefferson Davis Parish
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70591, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70591 in?
- 70591 is a Welsh, LA mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside Welsh; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 70591 in?
- 70591 is in Jefferson Davis Parish.
- What is the population of 70591?
- About 5,983 people (±658), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,529.
- What is the median household income in 70591?
- $78,393 (±$27,796), 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 70591?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70591 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70591?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70650 (5.5 mi, Lacassine), 70581 (5.7 mi, Roanoke), 70640 (9 mi, Fenton), 70546 (9.5 mi, Jennings), 70647 (10.9 mi, Iowa) and 70646 (12.1 mi, Hayes).
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