| ZIP Code | 70444 |
|---|---|
| City | Kentwood |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Tangipahoa County |
| Area Code | 985 |
| Elevation | 210 ft |
| Latitude | 30.897005 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.489375 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22105 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 15.5% ▲ 55% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.1% ▼ 20% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 11 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,346 (40.7%) |
| Some College | 880 (15.3%) |
| Associates | 730 (12.7%) |
| Bachelors | 582 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,209 (21%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,277 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 59% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $173,300 ▼ 38% below avg ↑ 57% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $805/mo ↑ 9% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,662 |
| Vacant Units | 1,052 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,662 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,052 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
ZIP code 70444 is located in Kentwood, Louisiana, within Tangipahoa County. With a population of 9,307, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.9 years. Economically, 70444 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,277 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 70444 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $173,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $805 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 57% since 2019.
The population of 70444 is majority White (59.43%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.5%. Household income has grown by 59% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 70444 stands at 5.1%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 70444 in Kentwood, LA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,307 residents, a median household income of $56,277, and a median home value of $173,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Louisiana.