City

Bush, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Tammany County  ·  Louisiana

👥5,150Population
💰$56,156Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$241,600Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓36.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊12.8%Unemployment▲ 161% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.6%Hispanic: 2.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.1%Race
White94.6%
Hispanic2.1%
Asian0.2%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
21%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty22.1% ▲ 121% above avg
College Grads36.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment12.8% ▲ 161% above avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.6%)
HS Graduate993 (30.3%)
Some College724 (22.1%)
Associates347 (10.6%)
Bachelors174 (5.3%)
Graduate Degree1,016 (31.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 22.1%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 5.3%Graduate: 31.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad30.3%
Some College22.1%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors5.3%
Graduate31.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.6%Renter: 7.4%Tenure
Owner92.6%
Renter7.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,156 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$241,600 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,327/mo
Total Housing Units2,124
Vacant Units111

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
55%
About Bush, LA

Bush is a city in Louisiana, located in St. Tammany County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,150 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, Bush is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,156 is below the national average. Approximately 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Bush is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $241,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,327 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bush is moderately educated. 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.62%).

Bush, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Bush
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70431 5,150 $56,156 $241,600 $1,327 12.8% 36.4% 92.6%