Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 12.1% ▲ 21% above avg |
| College Grads | 46.0% ▲ 19% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,822 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 37,703 (22%) |
| Some College | 21,732 (12.7%) |
| Associates | 30,770 (18%) |
| Bachelors | 13,706 (8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 65,391 (38.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $81,124 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $282,045 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,313/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 112,211 |
| Vacant Units | 9,068 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
St. Tammany County is located in Louisiana and encompasses 20 ZIP codes spanning 12 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 269,138 residents. With a median age of 40.64, it is a middle-aged county.
St. Tammany County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $81,123 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.1% is above the national average.
Housing in St. Tammany County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $282,045 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,312. Homeownership rates are high at 79.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of St. Tammany County are primarily White (73.34%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 46.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
St. Tammany County, LA is a middle-income area in Louisiana. The 20 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70420 | Abita Springs | 7,965 | $72,180 | $278,300 | $1,141 | 8.7% | 40.2% |
| 70431 | Bush | 5,150 | $56,156 | $241,600 | $1,327 | 12.8% | 36.4% |
| 70433 | Covington | 41,770 | $79,354 | $316,200 | $1,373 | 5.4% | 53.1% |
| 70435 | Covington | 21,525 | $81,318 | $271,600 | $1,231 | 2.7% | 45.0% |
| 70437 | Folsom | 7,696 | $66,154 | $303,700 | $563 | 4.3% | 46.8% |
| 70445 | Lacombe | 9,421 | $75,233 | $220,400 | $1,089 | 6.7% | 37.3% |
| 70447 | Madisonville | 17,473 | $123,841 | $390,600 | $2,182 | 2.3% | 60.4% |
| 70448 | Mandeville | 25,851 | $88,929 | $324,100 | $1,415 | 3.3% | 54.2% |
| 70471 | Mandeville | 23,745 | $96,510 | $370,100 | $1,282 | 3.7% | 59.2% |
| 70452 | Pearl River | 13,290 | $62,046 | $219,900 | $858 | 7.2% | 34.6% |
| 70458 | Slidell | 39,385 | $69,816 | $227,200 | $1,400 | 4.6% | 41.1% |
| 70460 | Slidell | 21,880 | $63,413 | $184,400 | $1,208 | 8.9% | 26.5% |
| 70461 | Slidell | 33,572 | $88,035 | $267,100 | $1,201 | 2.6% | 43.1% |
| 70463 | Sun | 74 | $25,375 | — | — | 0.0% | 14.6% |
| 70464 | Talisheek | 210 | $11,188 | — | — | — | 0.0% |