PlainZIP

Bush, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70431

St. Tammany County, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,366
29/sq mi
$69,813
Median income
$245,500
Median home value
29.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 70431 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bush, St. Tammany County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $38,200. The poverty rate stands at 20.6% and the unemployment rate at 9.7%. On housing, the median home value is $245,500 (39% above the state average) with median rent at $1,252 per month, and 92.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 70431, plus 6 more within St. Tammany County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 70431?

43.2

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 95.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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

$38,200

Per Capita Income

20.6%

Poverty Rate

9.7%

Unemployment Rate

39.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70431 ranks nationally

Bush, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$69,813 46th percentile higher than 46% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,347

Total Housing Units

2,247

Occupied Units

100

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.6%
Renter 7.4%

$245,500

Median Home Value

+39% vs state

$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

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ZIP 70431 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70431 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 70431 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
70463 Sun, LA 126 5.2 mi
70420 Abita Springs, LA 7,345 8.7 mi
70464 Talisheek, LA 312 6.3 mi
70435 Covington, LA 16,603 8.8 mi
70427 Bogalusa, LA 20,033 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Tammany County

70458 standard
Slidell, LA
Pop: 35,077
70433 standard
Covington, LA
Pop: 31,133
70461 standard
Slidell, LA
Pop: 27,818
70448 standard
Mandeville, LA
Pop: 24,851
70460 standard
Slidell, LA
Pop: 22,096
70471 standard
Mandeville, LA
Pop: 21,383

Related Areas

St. Tammany County Bush, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70431 in? ▼
ZIP code 70431 (Bush) is located in St. Tammany County, Louisiana. St. Tammany County 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.