ZIP Code 70589

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Washington · St. Landry County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70589 in Washington, Louisiana has a population of 3,283. The median household income is $49,650, which is 35% below the national average. Median home value is $129,300, 54% below the US average. 18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70589 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 306.8 square miles in Washington, St. Landry County, Louisiana. The area is home to 3,283 residents, producing a population density of 11 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 70589 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70589 sits at $49,650 (17% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $36,561. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $129,300 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $633 per month, and 79.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70589 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Landry County, so you can benchmark 70589 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 70589

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70589 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70589 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 70589 (establishments) Top 5 1. Retail trade 9 2. Construction 5 3. Professional, scientific, and te 4 4. Other services (except public ad 4 5. Health care and social assistanc 3 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 70589. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,283

Population

306.8

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

41.4

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 76.4%
African American 19.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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)

Income & Employment

$49,650

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$36,561

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

37.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.1%

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

Housing

1,548

Total Housing Units

1,203

Occupied Units

345

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.9%
Renter 20.1%

$129,300

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$633

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

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 Code City Population Distance
71345 Lebeau, LA 69 4.3 mi
71356 Morrow, LA 648 9.6 mi
70577 Port Barre, LA 4,645 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70589 in?
ZIP code 70589 (Washington) is located in St. Landry County, Louisiana. St. Landry County 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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