Welsh, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70591
Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,299
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $78,393
- Median income Near-median income area
- $159,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70591 (Welsh, LA) fell -3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 245.7 in 2023 to 237.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70591 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Welsh, Jefferson Davis Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,797. The poverty rate is 10.6%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $159,100 (10% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $579; 89.8% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson Davis Parish, so 70591 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 70591
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Welsh, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70591.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70591?
38.6
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
0.0%
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?
$78,393
Median Household Income
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$31,797
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
34.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70591 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Welsh, 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)
$78,393 Top 19% higher than 81% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,339housing units
2,339
Total Housing Units
2,139
Occupied Units
200
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,100
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 70591
Welsh (70591)
5,299 residents
- 70581 929
Roanoke (70581)
929 residents
- 70650 435
Lacassine (70650)
435 residents
- 70640 301
Fenton (70640)
301 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70591 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70591 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70591
Welsh (70591)
$78,393 median income
- 70581
Roanoke (70581)
$71,176 median income
- 70640 $21,938
Fenton (70640)
$21,938 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70591, 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 (5,299 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 70591 in?
ZIP code 70591 (Welsh) is located in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. Jefferson Davis Parish 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.
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