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Acadia County
Morse, LA
70559
70559 ZIP Code — Morse, LA
Acadia County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70559 is located in
Morse ,
Louisiana ,
within Acadia County .
It covers approximately 85.20 square miles and serves a population of
3,047 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 337 .
About ZIP code 70559
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $106,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $52,679. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 70559 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,047
Population density
36 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
001
Geography
Land area
85.20 sq mi
Water area
0.81 sq mi
Latitude
30.1330
Longitude
-92.4952
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
337
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.6%
54.0%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
33.7%
27.0%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
18.7%
16.7%
18.3%
Over $200k
2.0%
2.4%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$52,679
Median household income
$106,900
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,074 35.2% 18 and over 1,973 64.8% 65 and over 333 10.9% Median age 28.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.4%
Group Count % White 3,001 98.5% Two or more races 35 1.1% Black or African American 11 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.6%
54.0%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
33.7%
27.0%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
18.7%
16.7%
18.3%
Over $200k
2.0%
2.4%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.4% $10k–$15k 0.6% $15k–$25k 13.7% $25k–$35k 14.1% $35k–$50k 13.0% $50k–$75k 8.1% $75k–$100k 19.7% $100k–$150k 19.3% $150k–$200k 4.2% Median income $52,679
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $106,900 Median rent / month $493 Owner occupied 68.8% Renter occupied 31.2% Vacant 17.5% Single-family detached 69.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 29.9% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 3.39
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.6% 2010–2019 22.1% 2000–2009 14.2% 1990–1999 15.4% 1980–1989 6.3% 1970–1979 5.7% 1960–1969 9.4% 1950–1959 11.6% 1940–1949 6.8% 1939 or earlier 7.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.4% 1 bedroom 2.6% 2 bedrooms 16.4% 3 bedrooms 64.2% 4 bedrooms 9.6% 5+ bedrooms 6.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.3% 1 vehicle 34.0% 2 vehicles 48.1% 3 or more 15.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 10.3% Electricity 85.0% Propane / LP gas 1.1% Wood 2.7% No fuel used 0.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 504 55.8% Cohabiting couple 55 6.1% Male householder, no spouse 133 14.7% Female householder, no spouse 211 23.4% Households with children under 18 503 55.7% Households with seniors (65+) 216 23.9% Average household size 3.37
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 41.1% 18.3% Married 48.7% 54.7% Separated 0.0% 4.4% Widowed 3.1% 3.9% Divorced 7.0% 18.6%
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.9%
Some HS, no diploma
10.3%
Some college, no degree
15.5%
Graduate / professional
0.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 75.8% Bachelor's or higher 5.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 117 13.1% Kindergarten 64 7.2% Elementary school 499 55.9% High school 110 12.3% College / grad school 102 11.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.5%
Agriculture & mining
9.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Professional & management
6.1%
Public administration
4.8%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Transportation & utilities
2.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 25.3% Service 14.3% Sales & office 21.4% Natural resources & construction 16.9% Production & transportation 22.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 87.2% Government 9.2% Self-employed 3.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 91.2% Carpool 4.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 4.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 31.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.7%
Female-led households
60.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 26.6% Retirement income 14.0% Supplemental Security 3.1% Cash public assistance 1.3% Food stamps / SNAP 21.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.9% High blood pressure 39.9% High cholesterol 39.2% Diabetes 13.3% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 27.5% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 11.1% Cancer 6.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 29.3% Binge drinking 20.1% No physical activity 34.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.7% Depression 30.4% Fair or poor health 23.7% Poor mental health 20.7% Poor physical health 15.9% No health insurance 17.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.4% Visited dentist 48.5% Cholesterol screening 85.8% Teeth loss 24.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 117 5.9%
Disability % Any disability 10.4% Under 18 5.7% 18–64 years 7.7% 65 and over 39.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 60.0% Public insurance 41.2% No insurance 7.9% Uninsured under 19 4.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,731 89.6% Spanish 42 1.5% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 42 1.5% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,046 100.0% Born in same state 3,002 98.5% Born in different state 2,926 96.0% Foreign born 44 1.4% Naturalized citizen 1 0.0% Not a US citizen 1 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % German 500 16.4% Arab 303 9.9%
Ancestry Count % French 188 6.2% Italian 35 1.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 29.6% Internet access 91.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70559
What city is ZIP code 70559 in?
ZIP code 70559 is primarily assigned to Morse, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70559 in?
ZIP code 70559 falls within Acadia County, Louisiana.
Is ZIP code 70559 family-oriented?
35% of residents in ZIP code 70559 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70559?
28% of residents in ZIP code 70559 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 70559?
6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70559?
The median home value in ZIP code 70559 is $106,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 70559 in?
ZIP code 70559 observes the CST timezone.
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