City

Tangipahoa, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Tangipahoa County  ·  Louisiana

👥495Population
💰$18,750Median HH Income▼ 75% below avg
🎂24.4Median Age
🎓13.3%College Grads▼ 66% below avg
📊17.7%Unemployment▲ 262% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.0% Female 56.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 3.8%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 92.7%Other: 2.8%Race
White3.8%
Hispanic0.6%
Black92.7%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
29%
18–24
13%
25–44
26%
45–64
15%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age24.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty64.2% ▲ 542% above avg
College Grads13.3% ▼ 66% below avg
Unemployment17.7% ▲ 262% above avg
HS Graduate101 (60.8%)
Some College16 (9.6%)
Associates27 (16.3%)
Bachelors3 (1.8%)
Graduate Degree19 (11.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 60.8%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 1.8%Graduate: 11.4%Edu
HS Grad60.8%
Some College9.6%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors1.8%
Graduate11.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.5%Renter: 40.5%Tenure
Owner59.5%
Renter40.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
62%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$18,750 ▼ 75% below avg
Median Rent$732/mo
Total Housing Units224
Vacant Units51

Income Distribution

Under $25k
71%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
10%
$100k–$150k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
40%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
51%
About Tangipahoa, LA

Tangipahoa is a city in Louisiana, located in Tangipahoa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 495 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 24.4 years.

Economically, Tangipahoa is a lower-income community. The median household income of $18,750 is well below the national average. Approximately 64.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 17.7%, more than double the national average.

The population of Tangipahoa is less-educated. 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Black (92.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tangipahoa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70465 495 $18,750 $732 17.7% 13.3% 59.5%