| ZIP Code | 70461 |
|---|---|
| City | Slidell |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | St. Tammany County |
| Area Code | 504/985 |
| Elevation | 1 ft |
| Latitude | 30.234038 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.709634 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22103 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.7 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.79 |
| Below Poverty | 14.2% ▲ 42% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.1% ▲ 11% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.6% ▼ 47% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 377 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,266 (21.1%) |
| Some College | 3,326 (16.4%) |
| Associates | 3,551 (17.5%) |
| Bachelors | 2,045 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,691 (33%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $88,035 ▲ 15% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $267,100 ≈ Avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,201/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,900 |
| Vacant Units | 912 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.79 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,900 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 912 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.79 |
ZIP code 70461 is located in Slidell, Louisiana, within St. Tammany County. With a population of 33,572, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.7 years. Economically, 70461 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $88,035 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 70461 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $267,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,201 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 70461 is majority White (55.08%). Residents are well-educated — 43.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.2%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 70461 stands at 2.6%, 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 70461 in Slidell, LA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 33,572 residents, a median household income of $88,035, and a median home value of $267,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Louisiana.