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Welsh, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70591

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

5,299
12/sq mi
$78,393
Median income
$159,100
Median home value
11.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Welsh pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70591 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70591 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Welsh, Jefferson Davis County, Louisiana, home to 5,299 residents across 441.6 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70591 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,393 (31% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $31,797. Poverty here runs at 10.6%, with unemployment measured at 4.0%. The typical home here is valued at $159,100 (10% below the state average); renters pay a median of $579 monthly, and 89.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 35 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jefferson Davis County, letting you compare 70591 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 70591

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Welsh, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70591.

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 70591, Welsh, 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

5,299

Population

441.6

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70591?

38.6

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 78.0%
African American 13.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$78,393

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$31,797

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

34.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70591 ranks nationally

Welsh, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,393 Top 40% higher than 60% 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 71.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,339

Total Housing Units

2,139

Occupied Units

200

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.8%
Renter 10.2%

$159,100

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$579

Median Rent

1987

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

-3.2%

YoY Change (2024)

238

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+138%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70591 have decreased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 197
2021 +3.7% 204
2022 +3.3% 211
2023 +16.4% 246
2024 -3.2% 238

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 78 business establishments in ZIP 70591, employing approximately 730 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,649,000.

78

Businesses

730

Employees

$37.6M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 14 17.9%
Retail trade 14 17.9%
Other services (except public administration) 8 10.3%
Wholesale trade 6 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 7.7%
Health care and social assistance 6 7.7%
Finance and insurance 5 6.4%
Accommodation and food services 5 6.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 5.1%
Manufacturing 3 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.9%

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 70591 vs 70650 →

ZIP 70591 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 70591 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 70591 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 70591 ranks the highest of 3 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
70650 Lacassine, LA 435 5.2 mi
70581 Roanoke, LA 929 6.0 mi
70640 Fenton, LA 301 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson Davis County

70546 standard
Jennings, LA
Pop: 16,425
70549 standard
Lake Arthur, LA
Pop: 3,948
70532 standard
Elton, LA
Pop: 2,685
70581 standard
Roanoke, LA
Pop: 929
70650 standard
Lacassine, LA
Pop: 435
70640 standard
Fenton, LA
Pop: 301

Related Areas

Jefferson Davis County Welsh, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70591 in? ▼
ZIP code 70591 (Welsh) is located in Jefferson Davis County, Louisiana. Jefferson Davis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-davis-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70591? ▼
ZIP code 70591 in Welsh, LA has a population of 5,299 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70591? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70591 is $78,393, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70591? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70591 is $159,100, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70591? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70591 is White at 78.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70591? ▼
ZIP code 70591 has 78 business establishments employing approximately 730 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70591? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70591 are: Construction (14), Retail trade (14), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70591? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70591 decreased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 70591? ▼
In ZIP code 70591, 71.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.0% 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 70591? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70591 is 34.5 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 70591? ▼
In ZIP code 70591, approximately 89.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70591? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70591 is 10.6% 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.