City

Kentwood, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Tangipahoa County  ·  Louisiana

👥9,307Population
💰$56,277Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$173,300Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓31.1%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.4%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 34.6%Other: 4.6%Race
White59.4%
Hispanic1.1%
Black34.6%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads31.1% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.2%)
HS Graduate2,346 (40.7%)
Some College880 (15.3%)
Associates730 (12.7%)
Bachelors582 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree1,209 (21%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 40.7%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad40.7%
Some College15.3%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.9%Renter: 21.1%Tenure
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,277 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$173,300 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$805/mo
Total Housing Units4,662
Vacant Units1,052

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%
About Kentwood, LA

Kentwood is a city in Louisiana, located in Tangipahoa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,307 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Kentwood is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,277 is below the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Kentwood is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $173,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $805 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kentwood is moderately educated. 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (59.43%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kentwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70444 9,307 $56,277 $173,300 $805 5.1% 31.1% 78.9%