City

Amite, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Tangipahoa County  ·  Louisiana

👥13,670Population
💰$50,412Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$169,900Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓28.4%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 54% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49.5%Hispanic: 3%Black: 41.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.4%Race
White49.5%
Hispanic3.0%
Black41.8%
Asian0.3%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads28.4% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 54% above avg
No HS Diploma125 (1.5%)
HS Graduate3,230 (39.6%)
Some College809 (9.9%)
Associates1,675 (20.5%)
Bachelors362 (4.4%)
Graduate Degree1,959 (24%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 39.6%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 20.5%Bachelors: 4.4%Graduate: 24%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad39.6%
Some College9.9%
Associates20.5%
Bachelors4.4%
Graduate24.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67%Renter: 33%Tenure
Owner67.0%
Renter33.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,412 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$169,900 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$844/mo
Total Housing Units6,204
Vacant Units1,152

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%
About Amite, LA

Amite is a city in Louisiana, located in Tangipahoa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,670 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Amite is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,412 is below the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Amite is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $844 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Amite is moderately educated. 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.5%.

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

ZIP Codes in Amite
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70422 13,670 $50,412 $169,900 $844 7.5% 28.4% 67.0%