Zip code 70401: Hammond, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70401
70401 is a suburban zip code in Hammond, Louisiana (Tangipahoa Parish), covering 35 sq mi of land. About 21,221 people live here, or 612 per square mile. The median resident is 29.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $50,653 a year, 37% below the national median of $80,734. 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $211,000, or 4.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 46% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,021 a month.
28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.1 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in food service; transportation and moving goods; and office and administrative support.
How 70401 compares
- 94thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%117th of 458 in LA
- Housing vacancy19.7%93rdU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%192nd of 493 in LA
- Poverty rate23.6%90thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%158th of 493 in LA
- 87thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495115th of 492 in LA
- Government workers17.1%72ndU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%213th of 500 in LA
- Diversity index57.767thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.997th of 501 in LA
- Residents under 1823.8%65thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%223rd of 501 in LA
- Broadband access93.6%63rdU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%61st of 492 in LA
- 52ndU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%245th of 501 in LA
- Veterans5.6%47thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%259th of 501 in LA
- 45thU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%291st of 500 in LA
- 41stU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%109th of 500 in LA
- Population density612/sq mi36thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi113th of 501 in LA
- Population21,22133rdU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,96182nd of 501 in LA
- 33rdU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%129th of 500 in LA
- 32ndU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%318th of 500 in LA
- Average commute23.1 min30thU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min356th of 471 in LA
- Median home value$211,00023rdU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500133rd of 450 in LA
- Median gross rent$1,02123rdU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064138th of 391 in LA
- Per capita income$28,80816thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038275th of 501 in LA
- 15thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%436th of 501 in LA
- 15thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%369th of 500 in LA
- Homeownership rate45.9%14thWeaknessU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%460th of 492 in LA
- 14thU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%173rd of 501 in LA
- Work from home6.4%13thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%199th of 500 in LA
- Median household income$50,6539thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756281st of 459 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$33,2956thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701386th of 492 in LA
- Median age29.94thU.S. 38.9 · LA 38465th of 501 in LA
| Measure | 70401 | Tangipahoa | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 66.1% | 56.8% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 117th of 458 | |
| Housing vacancy | 19.7% | 13.3% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 192nd of 493 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 23.6% | 19.2% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 158th of 493 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.496 | 0.483 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 115th of 492 | |
| Government workers | 17.1% | 17.5% | 16% | 14.5% | 213th of 500 | |
| Diversity index | 57.7 | 54.4 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 97th of 501 | |
| Residents under 18 | 23.8% | 24.6% | 23.5% | 22% | 223rd of 501 | |
| Broadband access | 93.6% | 89.2% | 86.6% | 91% | 61st of 492 | |
| Uninsured rate | 7% | 7.3% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 245th of 501 | |
| Veterans | 5.6% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 259th of 501 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 6% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 291st of 500 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.8% | 20.8% | 27% | 35.7% | 109th of 500 | |
| Population density | 612/sq mi | 173/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 113th of 501 | |
| Population | 21,221 | 136,738 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 82nd of 501 | |
| Tech workers | 2% | 1% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 129th of 500 | |
| Healthcare workers | 8.3% | 11.5% | 11% | 9.7% | 318th of 500 | |
| Average commute | 23.1 min | 29.6 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 356th of 471 | |
| Median home value | $211,000 | $212,900 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 133rd of 450 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,021 | $1,003 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 138th of 391 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $28,808 | $31,792 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 275th of 501 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 11.6% | 15.4% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 436th of 501 | |
| Self-employed workers | 6.6% | 10.1% | 10.6% | 10% | 369th of 500 | |
| Homeownership rateWeakness | 45.9% | 70.3% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 460th of 492 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.4% | 2.6% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 173rd of 501 | |
| Work from home | 6.4% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 199th of 500 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $50,653 | $56,760 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 281st of 459 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $33,295 | $40,127 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 386th of 492 | |
| Median age | 29.9 | 35.9 | 38 | 38.9 | 465th of 501 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White52%
- Black39%
- Hispanic4%
- Asian0.7%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.9%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 8,470
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 60.5%
- Married couples
- 33.8%
- Living alone
- 28.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.6%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 10,542
- Owner-occupied
- 45.9%
- Vacant
- 19.7%
- Median year built
- 1986
- Median rooms
- 4.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 66.1%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 30%
- Home value to income
- 4.2× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 70401 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $49,040 | $74,888 |
| Service | $19,783 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $25,890 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $51,223 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $31,547 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 86.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 7.9%
- Households with broadband
- 93.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 75.6%
- No internet access
- 6.1%
- Without health insurance
- 7%
- Limited-English households
- 1.6%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Hammond
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Tangipahoa Parish
- Center point
- 30.5336° N, 90.4554° W
- Land area
- 35 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Hammond22% of zip
- Natalbany (unincorporated)5% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 70401
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70402 | Hammond, LA | 1.4 mi | — |
| 70451 | Natalbany, LA | 1.9 mi | — |
| 70404 | Hammond, LA · PO box | 2 mi | — |
| 70466 | Tickfaw, LA | 3.6 mi | $65,807 |
| 70403 | Hammond, LA | 3.8 mi | $50,976 |
| 70455 | Robert, LA | 7.8 mi | $57,182 |
| 70711 | Albany, LA | 8.2 mi | $93,623 |
| 70443 | Independence, LA | 8.5 mi | $57,464 |
| 70446 | Loranger, LA | 9.1 mi | $71,892 |
| 70744 | Holden, LA | 13 mi | $61,375 |
| 70454 | Ponchatoula, LA | 13 mi | $71,611 |
| 70462 | Springfield, LA | 13 mi | $68,045 |
Zip codes like 70401 elsewhere
Questions about 70401
What city is zip code 70401?
70401 is assigned to Hammond, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70401 in?
70401 is in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of 70401?
About 21,221 people live in 70401, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70401 in?
70401 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70401?
The median household income in 70401 is $50,653.
What zip codes are near 70401?
The closest zip codes to 70401 are 70402, 70451, 70404, 70466, 70403.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70401, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.