City

Abita Springs, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Tammany County  ·  Louisiana

👥7,965Population
💰$72,180Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$278,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓40.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊8.7%Unemployment▲ 78% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.3%Hispanic: 8%Black: 7.3%Asian: 0.4%Other: 5.4%Race
White77.3%
Hispanic8.0%
Black7.3%
Asian0.4%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads40.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment8.7% ▲ 78% above avg
HS Graduate1,173 (22.2%)
Some College665 (12.6%)
Associates1,323 (25%)
Bachelors327 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree1,801 (34.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.2%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 25%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 34.1%Edu
HS Grad22.2%
Some College12.6%
Associates25.0%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate34.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,180 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$278,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,141/mo
Total Housing Units3,027
Vacant Units128

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
57%
About Abita Springs, LA

Abita Springs is a city in Louisiana, located in St. Tammany County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,965 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Abita Springs is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,180 is near the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Abita Springs is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $278,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,141 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Abita Springs is well-educated. 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (77.25%).

Abita Springs, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Abita Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70420 7,965 $72,180 $278,300 $1,141 8.7% 40.2% 84.5%