| ZIP Code | 70443 |
|---|---|
| City | Independence |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Tangipahoa County |
| Area Code | 225/985 |
| Elevation | 77 ft |
| Latitude | 30.630554 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.542882 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22105 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.00 |
| Below Poverty | 21.7% ▲ 117% above avg |
| College Grads | 25.4% ▼ 34% below avg |
| Unemployment | 12.6% ▲ 157% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 328 (7.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,408 (32.7%) |
| Some College | 653 (15.2%) |
| Associates | 825 (19.1%) |
| Bachelors | 184 (4.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 912 (21.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,333 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 76% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $145,700 ▼ 48% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $953/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,321 |
| Vacant Units | 541 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.00 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,321 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 541 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.00 |
ZIP code 70443 is located in Independence, Louisiana, within Tangipahoa County. With a population of 8,359, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37 years. Economically, 70443 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,333 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 70443 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $145,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $953 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 70443 is majority White (53.26%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.7%. Household income has grown by 76% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 70443 stands at 12.6%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 70443 in Independence, LA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,359 residents, a median household income of $59,333, and a median home value of $145,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Louisiana.