70431 ZIP Code — Bush, LA

Saint Tammany County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70431 is located in Bush, Louisiana, within Saint Tammany County. It covers approximately 69.43 square miles and serves a population of 5,378 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 985.

About ZIP code 70431

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $229,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($46,671) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 70431 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,378

population

69.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70431 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70431

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70431. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bush	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70420 Abita Springs (6.9 mi) 70435 Covington (10.6 mi) 70427 Bogalusa (10.8 mi) 70452 Pearl River (15 mi) 70433 Covington (16.2 mi) 39426 Carriere (16.6 mi) 70437 Folsom (16.8 mi) 70448 Mandeville (18.2 mi) 39466 Picayune (19.1 mi) 70438 Franklinton (19.4 mi) 70445 Lacombe (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,378
Population density	77 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	69.43 sq mi
Water area	1.17 sq mi
Latitude	30.5984
Longitude	-89.9292
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	985

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.4%	36.2%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	31.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	24.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.8%	8.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,378

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$46,671

Median household income

$29,297

Per capita income

$229,700

Median home value

$1,169

Median monthly rent

92.7%

Home ownership

28.8%

Poverty rate

19.1%

Unemployment

2,040

Housing units

20.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

179

10–14

169

178

15–19

168

214

20–24

202

198

25–34

186

377

35–44

355

312

45–54

293

186

55–59

175

181

60–64

171

541

65–74

509

195

75–84

183

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	947	17.6%
18 and over	4,431	82.4%
65 and over	1,524	28.3%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Two or more races 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,170	94.3%
Two or more races	191	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	105	1.9%
Asian	13	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.4%	36.2%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	31.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	24.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.8%	8.0%	4.7%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 13.6%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 8.6%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	13.6%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	8.6%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	11.5%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$46,671

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.6%

$50k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k–$300k 17.6%

$300k–$500k 26.6%

$500k–$1M 10.1%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$229,700
Median rent / month	$1,169
Owner occupied	92.7%
Renter occupied	7.3%
Vacant	5.1%
Single-family detached	74.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	24.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.8%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	21.0%
1990–1999	32.9%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	14.3%
3 bedrooms	51.6%
4 bedrooms	27.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	31.7%
2 vehicles	44.2%
3 or more	24.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.6%
Electricity	74.1%
Propane / LP gas	13.5%
Wood	3.3%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,077	51.8%
Cohabiting couple	35	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	439	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	528	25.4%
Households with children under 18	558	26.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,015	48.8%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	19.9%
Married	49.9%	56.5%
Separated	0.4%	5.1%
Widowed	17.3%	10.2%
Divorced	6.9%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%

Some HS, no diploma 16.2%

HS graduate 34.4%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.1%
Bachelor's or higher	20.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	4.3%
Kindergarten	10	0.9%
Elementary school	482	45.6%
High school	247	23.4%
College / grad school	272	25.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Retail trade 11.8%

Public administration 9.8%

Other services 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Professional & management 7.9%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Construction 7.4%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.4%

Information 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.2%
Service	22.7%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	8.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.9%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	13.2%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.2

Poverty

All people 28.8%

Under 18 years 31.0%

18 and over 28.4%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 37.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.5%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	11.4%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.9%
High blood pressure	38.9%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	27.8%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	449	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.0%
Under 18	13.0%
18–64 years	25.0%
65 and over	46.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.7%
Public insurance	59.2%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,233	97.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,370	99.9%
Born in same state	5,327	99.1%
Born in different state	4,286	79.7%
Foreign born	43	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.1%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	876	16.3%
Arab	692	12.9%
French	571	10.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	40	0.7%
Polish	23	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	88.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70431

What city is ZIP code 70431 in?

ZIP code 70431 is primarily assigned to Bush, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70431 in?

ZIP code 70431 falls within Saint Tammany County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70431?

29% of residents in ZIP code 70431 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 70431 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 70431 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 70431 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 70431 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 70431 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 70431 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 70431 in?

ZIP code 70431 observes the CST timezone.