Bush, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70431
St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,366
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,813
- Median income Near-median income area
- $245,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bush pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70431 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70431 (Bush, LA) fell -5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.9 in 2023 to 215.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70431 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bush, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, home to 5,366 residents across 186.3 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70431 reports a modest median household income of $69,813 (17% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,200. The poverty rate is 20.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $245,500 (39% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 92.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,252.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 39 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Tammany Parish, so 70431 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 70431
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bush, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70431.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70431, Bush, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,366
Population
186.3
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70431?
43.2
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
0.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$69,813
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$38,200
Per Capita Income
20.6%
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Unemployment Rate
39.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70431 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Bush, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$69,813 Top 27% higher than 73% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,347housing units
2,347
Total Housing Units
2,247
Occupied Units
100
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$245,500
Median Home Value
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$1,252
Median Rent
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-5.4%
YoY Change (2024)
216
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+116%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70431 have decreased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 168 |
| 2021 | -0.9% | 166 |
| 2022 | +28.4% | 213 |
| 2023 | +6.8% | 228 |
| 2024 | -5.4% | 216 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 49 business establishments in ZIP 70431, employing approximately 240 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,801,000.
49
Businesses
240
Employees
$8.8M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 14.3% |
| Construction | 6 | 12.2% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 12.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 12.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 8.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 8.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 6.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 6.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 70431 vs 70463 →
ZIP 70431 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70427
Bogalusa (70427)
20,033 residents
- 70435
Covington (70435)
16,603 residents
- 70420 7,345
Abita Springs (70420)
7,345 residents
- 70431 5,366
Bush (70431)
5,366 residents
- 70464 312
Talisheek (70464)
312 residents
- 70463 126
Sun (70463)
126 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70431 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70431 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70435
Covington (70435)
$80,926 median income
- 70420
Abita Springs (70420)
$78,171 median income
- 70431
Bush (70431)
$69,813 median income
- 70427
Bogalusa (70427)
$38,074 median income
- 70463 $25,625
Sun (70463)
$25,625 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70431 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70431, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,366 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 70431 in?
ZIP code 70431 (Bush) is located in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. St. Tammany Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-tammany-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70431?
ZIP code 70431 in Bush, LA has a population of 5,366 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70431?
The median household income in ZIP 70431 is $69,813, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70431?
The median home value in ZIP 70431 is $245,500, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70431?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70431 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70431?
ZIP code 70431 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 240 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70431?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70431 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (7), Construction (6), Retail trade (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70431?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70431 decreased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70431?
In ZIP code 70431, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 70431?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70431 is 39.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70431?
In ZIP code 70431, approximately 92.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70431?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70431 is 20.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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