City

Ponchatoula, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Tangipahoa County  ·  Louisiana

👥33,220Population
💰$70,560Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$219,500Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓33.2%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.8%Hispanic: 7.7%Black: 16.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.4%Race
White72.8%
Hispanic7.7%
Black16.1%
Asian0.4%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
28%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads33.2% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma255 (1.2%)
HS Graduate7,407 (35.4%)
Some College3,102 (14.8%)
Associates3,202 (15.3%)
Bachelors2,406 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree4,548 (21.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 21.7%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad35.4%
Some College14.8%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate21.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.8%Renter: 17.2%Tenure
Owner82.8%
Renter17.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,560 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$219,500 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,124/mo
Total Housing Units14,132
Vacant Units1,518

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
68%
About Ponchatoula, LA

Ponchatoula is a city in Louisiana, located in Tangipahoa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 33,220 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Ponchatoula is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,560 is near the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ponchatoula is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $219,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,124 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ponchatoula is moderately educated. 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (72.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ponchatoula
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70454 33,220 $70,560 $219,500 $1,124 3.5% 33.2% 82.8%