PlainZIP

Morse, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70559

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

2,943
14/sq mi
$71,563
Median income
$86,100
Median home value
10.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Morse pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70559 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70559 covers 213.3 square miles in Morse, Acadia County, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,943 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70559 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,563 (20% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $25,459. Poverty here runs at 16.7%, with unemployment measured at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $86,100 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $485 per month, and 73.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is -. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Acadia County, so you can benchmark 70559 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 70559

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Morse, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70559.

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 70559, Morse, 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

2,943

Population

213.3

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 70559?

33.4

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$71,563

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$25,459

Per Capita Income

16.7%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 70559 ranks nationally

Morse, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,563 49th percentile higher than 49% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,124

Total Housing Units

849

Occupied Units

275

Vacant Units

3.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.3%
Renter 26.7%

$86,100

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$485

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 70559, employing approximately 67 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,771,000.

19

Businesses

67

Employees

$3.8M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 21.1%
Wholesale trade 3 15.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 15.8%

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 70559 vs 70531 →

ZIP 70559 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 70559 ranks #3 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 70559 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 70559 ranks #2 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
70531 Egan, LA 1,261 7.5 mi
70556 Mermentau, LA 331 5.8 mi
70534 Estherwood, LA 899 6.1 mi
70537 Evangeline, LA 541 9.9 mi
70542 Gueydan, LA 3,435 9.7 mi
70526 Crowley, LA 19,206 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Acadia County

70526 standard
Crowley, LA
Pop: 19,206
70578 standard
Rayne, LA
Pop: 16,122
70525 standard
Church Point, LA
Pop: 13,150
70543 standard
Iota, LA
Pop: 4,077
70516 standard
Branch, LA
Pop: 1,546
70531 standard
Egan, LA
Pop: 1,261

Related Areas

Acadia County Morse, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70559 in? ▼
ZIP code 70559 (Morse) is located in Acadia County, Louisiana. Acadia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/acadia-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70559? ▼
ZIP code 70559 in Morse, LA has a population of 2,943 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70559? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70559 is $71,563, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70559? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70559 is $86,100, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70559? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70559 is White at 97.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70559? ▼
ZIP code 70559 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 67 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70559? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70559 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Wholesale trade (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70559? ▼
In ZIP code 70559, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70559? ▼
In ZIP code 70559, approximately 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70559? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70559 is 16.7% 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.