70591 ZIP Code — Welsh, LA

Jefferson Davis County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70591 is located in Welsh, Louisiana, within Jefferson Davis County. It covers approximately 171.83 square miles and serves a population of 5,313 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70591

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $164,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,382. 31% 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. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70591 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,313

population

171.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70591 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70591

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70591. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Welsh	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70581 Roanoke (5.2 mi) 70546 Jennings (9.4 mi) 70647 Iowa (11 mi) 70549 Lake Arthur (13.1 mi) 70537 Evangeline (15.7 mi) 70532 Elton (16.8 mi) 70615 Lake Charles (16.9 mi) 70648 Kinder (17.9 mi) 70531 Egan (18.5 mi) 70630 Bell City (18.5 mi) 70543 Iota (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,313
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	171.83 sq mi
Water area	0.90 sq mi
Latitude	30.2642
Longitude	-92.8266
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	44.9%	54.8%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	25.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	21.6%	15.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.5%	4.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,313

Population

People per sq mi

36.3

Median age

$83,382

Median household income

$30,540

Per capita income

$164,200

Median home value

$667

Median monthly rent

87.4%

Home ownership

15.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,848

Housing units

12.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

175

Under 5

165

164

5–9

155

216

10–14

203

250

15–19

236

208

20–24

197

284

25–34

268

380

35–44

359

386

45–54

363

265

55–59

249

125

60–64

117

137

65–74

130

100

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,431	26.9%
18 and over	3,882	73.1%
65 and over	548	10.3%
Median age	36.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.7%

Black or African American 16.1%

Two or more races 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	4,173	76.7%
Black or African American	879	16.1%
Two or more races	261	4.8%
Hispanic or Latino	131	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.9%	54.8%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	25.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	21.6%	15.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.5%	4.0%	4.7%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 15.2%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 11.7%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	15.2%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	11.7%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	13.6%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$83,382

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 30.9%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,200
Median rent / month	$667
Owner occupied	87.4%
Renter occupied	12.6%
Vacant	18.2%
Single-family detached	73.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	17.1%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.8%
2010–2019	10.4%
2000–2009	18.5%
1990–1999	8.6%
1980–1989	20.6%
1970–1979	5.1%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	4.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	58.2%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	23.8%
2 vehicles	28.6%
3 or more	42.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.5%
Electricity	79.7%
Propane / LP gas	6.4%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,157	68.6%
Cohabiting couple	76	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	55	3.3%
Female householder, no spouse	398	23.6%
Households with children under 18	768	45.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	379	22.5%
Average household size	3.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.7%	26.6%
Married	55.2%	54.7%
Separated	0.3%	0.7%
Widowed	0.7%	9.6%
Divorced	3.1%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 52.5%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	12.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	152	8.4%
Kindergarten	59	3.2%
Elementary school	667	36.7%
High school	407	22.4%
College / grad school	534	29.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Retail trade 13.2%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Professional & management 10.0%

Construction 9.5%

Agriculture & mining 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Other services 6.1%

Wholesale trade 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Public administration 2.3%

Information 1.1%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.5%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	26.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	15.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.5%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.0

Poverty

All people 15.0%

Under 18 years 17.1%

18 and over 14.2%

Married-couple families 7.9%

Female-led households 30.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.5%
Retirement income	13.7%
Supplemental Security	9.1%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	37.9%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	55.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	292	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	12.3%
65 and over	50.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.8%
Public insurance	28.2%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,973	93.6%
Spanish	72	1.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	72	1.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,294	99.6%
Born in same state	5,294	99.6%
Born in different state	4,739	89.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	19	0.4%
Not a US citizen	19	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	612	11.5%
Italian	190	3.6%
French	145	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	99	1.9%
English	11	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.7%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70591

What city is ZIP code 70591 in?

ZIP code 70591 is primarily assigned to Welsh, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70591 in?

ZIP code 70591 falls within Jefferson Davis County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 70591 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 70591 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70591?

12% 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 70591?

The median home value in ZIP code 70591 is $164,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 70591?

ZIP code 70591 has an estimated population of 5,313 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 70591 in?

ZIP code 70591 observes the CST timezone.