Washington, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70589
St. Landry Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,283
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $49,650
- Median income Below-median income area
- $129,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Washington pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70589 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 70589 covers 306.8 square miles in Washington, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,283 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70589 reports a modest median household income of $49,650 (17% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,561. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $129,300 (27% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $633; owner occupancy is 79.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Landry Parish, so 70589 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 70589
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70589.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 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 70589, Washington, 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
3,283
Population
306.8
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70589?
41.4
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
0.2%
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?
$49,650
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$36,561
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
37.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70589 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Washington, 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)
$49,650 34th percentile higher than 34% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Louisiana 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,548housing units
1,548
Total Housing Units
1,203
Occupied Units
345
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$129,300
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$633
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 70589, employing approximately 257 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,837,000.
39
Businesses
257
Employees
$13.8M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 23.1% |
| Construction | 5 | 12.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 7.7% |
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 70589 vs 71345 →
ZIP 70589 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70577
Port Barre (70577)
4,645 residents
- 70589
Washington (70589)
3,283 residents
- 71356 648
Morrow (71356)
648 residents
- 71345 69
Lebeau (71345)
69 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70589 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70589, 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 (3,283 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 70589 in?
ZIP code 70589 (Washington) is located in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. St. Landry Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-landry-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70589?
ZIP code 70589 in Washington, LA has a population of 3,283 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70589?
The median household income in ZIP 70589 is $49,650, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70589?
The median home value in ZIP 70589 is $129,300, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70589?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70589 is White at 76.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70589?
ZIP code 70589 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 257 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70589?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70589 are: Retail trade (9), Construction (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70589?
In ZIP code 70589, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% 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 70589?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70589 is 37.8 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 70589?
In ZIP code 70589, approximately 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70589?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70589 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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