City

Morse, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Acadia County  ·  Louisiana

👥2,853Population
💰$64,048Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂31.4Median Age
🏠$87,400Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓17.1%College Grads▼ 56% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.2%Hispanic: 0%Black: 0.3%Other: 0.1%Race
White99.2%
Hispanic0.0%
Black0.3%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
21%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.19
Below Poverty16.0% ▲ 60% above avg
College Grads17.1% ▼ 56% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma81 (5.2%)
HS Graduate812 (51.9%)
Some College194 (12.4%)
Associates212 (13.5%)
Bachelors184 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree83 (5.3%)

Education

No HS: 5.2%HS Grad: 51.9%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 5.3%Edu
No HS5.2%
HS Grad51.9%
Some College12.4%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate5.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.8%Renter: 25.2%Tenure
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,048 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$87,400 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$485/mo
Total Housing Units1,102
Vacant Units208

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
64%
About Morse, LA

Morse is a city in Louisiana, located in Acadia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,853 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.4 years.

Economically, Morse is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,048 is below the national average. Approximately 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Morse is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $87,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $485 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Morse is less-educated. 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Morse
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70559 2,853 $64,048 $87,400 $485 4.3% 17.1% 74.8%