| ZIP Code | 70401 |
|---|---|
| City | Hammond |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Tangipahoa County |
| Area Code | 985 |
| Elevation | 46 ft |
| Latitude | 30.533553 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.455443 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22105 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 29.1 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 24.7% ▲ 147% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.3% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 32% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 180 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,805 (25.1%) |
| Some College | 1,055 (9.4%) |
| Associates | 2,298 (20.6%) |
| Bachelors | 659 (5.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,185 (37.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $50,995 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $226,800 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $977/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,321 |
| Vacant Units | 1,867 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,321 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,867 |
| Owner Occupied | 46.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 53.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 70401 is located in Hammond, Louisiana, within Tangipahoa County. With a population of 21,901, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 29.1 years. Economically, 70401 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $50,995 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 70401 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $226,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $977 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (46.4%) and renters (53.6%). Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 70401 is majority White (54.49%). Residents are well-educated — 43.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 24.7%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 70401 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 70401 in Hammond, LA is characterized as working-class, well-educated, and a young community. With 21,901 residents, a median household income of $50,995, and a median home value of $226,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Louisiana.