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Vernon County
Rosepine, LA
70659
70659 ZIP Code — Rosepine, LA
Vernon County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70659 is located in
Rosepine ,
Louisiana ,
within Vernon County .
It covers approximately 2.23 square miles and serves a population of
1,473 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 337 .
About ZIP code 70659
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $176,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $60,985.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 70659 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a strong veteran community.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,473
Population density
661 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
115
Geography
Land area
2.23 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
30.9231
Longitude
-93.2706
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
337
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.6%
51.2%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
39.7%
32.8%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
13.1%
13.8%
18.3%
Over $200k
3.7%
2.3%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$60,985
Median household income
$176,800
Median home value
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 290 19.7% 18 and over 1,183 80.3% 65 and over 259 17.6% Median age 32.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
11.3%
Group Count % White 1,237 81.5% Black or African American 172 11.3% Two or more races 60 4% Hispanic or Latino 44 2.9% Asian 4 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.6%
51.2%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
39.7%
32.8%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
13.1%
13.8%
18.3%
Over $200k
3.7%
2.3%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.1% $10k–$15k 2.0% $15k–$25k 14.0% $25k–$35k 9.6% $35k–$50k 9.8% $50k–$75k 22.0% $75k–$100k 20.3% $100k–$150k 12.8% $150k–$200k 0.6% $200k+ 5.7% Median income $60,985
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $176,800 Median rent / month $728 Owner occupied 61.0% Renter occupied 39.0% Vacant 20.7% Single-family detached 57.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 30.1% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.79
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 14.2% 2000–2009 18.6% 1990–1999 21.4% 1980–1989 14.2% 1970–1979 13.4% 1960–1969 13.9% 1950–1959 3.7% 1940–1949 0.6% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.9% 1 bedroom 5.5% 2 bedrooms 23.2% 3 bedrooms 56.6% 4 bedrooms 10.5% 5+ bedrooms 3.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.8% 1 vehicle 34.6% 2 vehicles 33.3% 3 or more 29.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 17.5% Electricity 81.9% Propane / LP gas 0.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 240 47.2% Cohabiting couple 37 7.3% Male householder, no spouse 47 9.3% Female householder, no spouse 184 36.2% Households with children under 18 201 39.6% Households with seniors (65+) 115 22.6% Average household size 2.74
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 42.1% 22.3% Married 47.3% 32.4% Separated 0.0% 3.0% Widowed 2.2% 25.3% Divorced 8.4% 17.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
15.0%
Graduate / professional
1.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.4% Bachelor's or higher 18.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 40 12.5% Elementary school 68 21.3% High school 172 53.9% College / grad school 39 12.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
16.7%
Professional & management
13.4%
Public administration
13.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.0% Service 33.2% Sales & office 8.6% Natural resources & construction 18.8% Production & transportation 11.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.4% Government 25.1% Self-employed 3.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.6% Carpool 3.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 7.8% Work from home 0.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
12.5%
Female-led households
11.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 29.3% Retirement income 16.5% Supplemental Security 5.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 10.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.8% High blood pressure 36.0% High cholesterol 34.8% Diabetes 10.9% Heart disease 6.7% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 9.1% Arthritis 25.9% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 7.8% Cancer 6.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.3% Binge drinking 19.6% No physical activity 29.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.7% Depression 26.4% Fair or poor health 17.4% Poor mental health 18.0% Poor physical health 12.2% No health insurance 14.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.0% Visited dentist 57.0% Cholesterol screening 87.2% Teeth loss 17.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 149 13.3%
Disability % Any disability 17.6% Under 18 4.1% 18–64 years 10.2% 65 and over 74.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 51.3% Public insurance 43.0% No insurance 14.2% Uninsured under 19 8.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,405 95.4% Spanish 31 2.2% Other Indo-European 31 2.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,426 96.8% Born in same state 1,384 94.0% Born in different state 867 58.9% Foreign born 42 2.9% Naturalized citizen 47 3.2% Not a US citizen 37 78.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 468 31.8% French 77 5.2% Italian 54 3.7%
Ancestry Count % German 7 0.5% English 6 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.5% Internet access 96.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70659
What city is ZIP code 70659 in?
ZIP code 70659 is primarily assigned to Rosepine, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70659 in?
ZIP code 70659 falls within Vernon County, Louisiana.
Does ZIP code 70659 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 70659 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70659?
The median home value in ZIP code 70659 is $176,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 70659?
ZIP code 70659 has an estimated population of 1,473 residents, with a density of 660 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 70659?
The median household income in ZIP code 70659 is $60,985, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 70659 in?
ZIP code 70659 observes the CST timezone.
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