| ZIP Code | 70559 |
|---|---|
| City | Morse |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Acadia County |
| Area Code | 337 |
| Elevation | 12 ft |
| Latitude | 30.139347 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -92.508109 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.4 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.19 |
| Below Poverty | 16.0% ▲ 60% above avg |
| College Grads | 17.1% ▼ 56% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 13% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 81 (5.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 812 (51.9%) |
| Some College | 194 (12.4%) |
| Associates | 212 (13.5%) |
| Bachelors | 184 (11.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 83 (5.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,048 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $87,400 ▼ 69% below avg ↑ 3% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $485/mo ↓ 36% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,102 |
| Vacant Units | 208 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.19 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,102 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 208 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.19 |
ZIP code 70559 is located in Morse, Louisiana, within Acadia County. With a population of 2,853, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.4 years. Economically, 70559 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,048 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 70559 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $87,400 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $485 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 3% since 2019.
The population of 70559 is primarily White (99.16%). Residents are less-educated — 17.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.0%. Household income has grown by 40% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 70559 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 87%.
Overall, ZIP code 70559 in Morse, LA is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,853 residents, a median household income of $64,048, and a median home value of $87,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Louisiana.