| ZIP Code | 70454 |
|---|---|
| City | Ponchatoula |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Tangipahoa County |
| Area Code | 985 |
| Latitude | 30.362846 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.358594 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22105 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.8 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.62 |
| Below Poverty | 12.1% ▲ 21% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.2% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 28% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 255 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,407 (35.4%) |
| Some College | 3,102 (14.8%) |
| Associates | 3,202 (15.3%) |
| Bachelors | 2,406 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,548 (21.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,560 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $219,500 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,124/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,132 |
| Vacant Units | 1,518 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,132 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,518 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
ZIP code 70454 is located in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, within Tangipahoa County. With a population of 33,220, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.8 years. Economically, 70454 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,560 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 70454 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $219,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,124 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 70454 is primarily White (72.80%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.1%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 70454 stands at 3.5%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 70454 in Ponchatoula, LA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 33,220 residents, a median household income of $70,560, and a median home value of $219,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Louisiana.