70589 ZIP Code — Washington, LA

Saint Landry County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70589 is located in Washington, Louisiana, within Saint Landry County. It covers approximately 118.22 square miles and serves a population of 3,208 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70589

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $127,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

The gap between median ($46,809) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 70589 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,208

population

118.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70589 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70589

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70589. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Washington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71356 Morrow (9.5 mi) 71358 Palmetto (9.5 mi) 70570 Opelousas (12.9 mi) 71322 Bunkie (13.1 mi) 71362 Plaucheville (13.7 mi) 71333 Evergreen (14.1 mi) 71353 Melville (15.3 mi) 70577 Port Barre (16 mi) 71327 Cottonport (17.7 mi) 70750 Krotz Springs (18.4 mi) 71369 Simmesport (18.8 mi) 71367 Saint Landry (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,208
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	118.22 sq mi
Water area	1.35 sq mi
Latitude	30.7096
Longitude	-92.0369
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	337

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.2%	58.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	25.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	14.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.4%	1.9%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,208

Population

People per sq mi

34.3

Median age

$46,809

Median household income

$30,325

Per capita income

$127,700

Median home value

$598

Median monthly rent

72.0%

Home ownership

17.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,176

Housing units

14.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

155

Under 5

160

117

5–9

121

10–14

100

15–19

103

109

20–24

112

231

25–34

238

166

35–44

172

130

45–54

134

135

55–59

139

132

60–64

136

129

65–74

134

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	873	27.2%
18 and over	2,335	72.8%
65 and over	440	13.7%
Median age	34.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.7%

Black or African American 32%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,048	63.7%
Black or African American	1,031	32%
Two or more races	129	4%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.2%	58.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	25.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	14.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.4%	1.9%	4.7%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 17.5%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 4.7%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	17.5%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	4.7%
$100k–$150k	10.1%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$46,809

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.5%

$50k–$100k 21.4%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$300k–$500k 15.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$127,700
Median rent / month	$598
Owner occupied	72.0%
Renter occupied	28.0%
Vacant	22.2%
Single-family detached	63.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	24.1%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	21.1%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	32.2%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	30.0%
3 bedrooms	54.2%
4 bedrooms	7.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	36.3%
2 vehicles	33.7%
3 or more	25.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.5%
Electricity	83.7%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	447	38.2%
Cohabiting couple	178	15.2%
Male householder, no spouse	165	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	380	32.5%
Households with children under 18	365	31.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	302	25.8%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.3%	38.9%
Married	40.8%	34.4%
Separated	0.3%	0.0%
Widowed	2.9%	13.6%
Divorced	7.7%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 48.2%

Some college, no degree 13.9%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	148	20.6%
Kindergarten	49	6.8%
Elementary school	310	43.2%
High school	164	22.8%
College / grad school	47	6.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Manufacturing 17.3%

Retail trade 17.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.2%

Construction 11.1%

Public administration 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Other services 2.8%

Professional & management 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.8%
Service	21.9%
Sales & office	26.5%
Natural resources & construction	5.0%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.8%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.0%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.7

Poverty

All people 17.8%

Under 18 years 11.2%

18 and over 20.2%

Married-couple families 11.2%

Female-led households 29.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.6%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	9.3%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	46.2%
High cholesterol	40.0%
Diabetes	16.3%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.6%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	36.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	25.8%
Fair or poor health	25.5%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	52.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	23.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	67	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	38.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.7%
Public insurance	44.2%
No insurance	18.9%
Uninsured under 19	31.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,893	90.2%
Spanish	41	1.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	41	1.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,200	99.8%
Born in same state	3,200	99.8%
Born in different state	3,072	95.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.2%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	506	15.8%
French	155	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	126	3.9%
Italian	29	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	79.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70589

What city is ZIP code 70589 in?

ZIP code 70589 is primarily assigned to Washington, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70589 in?

ZIP code 70589 falls within Saint Landry County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70589?

14% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 70589?

18% of residents in ZIP code 70589 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70589?

The median home value in ZIP code 70589 is $127,700.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 70589?

Health data for ZIP code 70589 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 70589 in?

ZIP code 70589 observes the CST timezone.