Zip code 70403: Hammond, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70403
70403 is a suburban zip code in Hammond, Louisiana (Tangipahoa Parish), covering 42 sq mi of land. About 30,173 people live here, or 713 per square mile. The median resident is 36.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $50,976 a year, 37% below the national median of $80,734. 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $212,400, 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. 66% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,079 a month.
23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.3 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; construction and repair; and management.
How 70403 compares
- Poverty rate25.1%92ndWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%138th of 493 in LA
- Healthcare workers13.6%91stU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%120th of 500 in LA
- 85thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%162nd of 458 in LA
- 78thU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495172nd of 492 in LA
- Government workers17.8%75thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%200th of 500 in LA
- Housing vacancy10.3%73rdU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%375th of 493 in LA
- 73rdU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%180th of 500 in LA
- Average commute29.3 min70thU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min192nd of 471 in LA
- Diversity index56.765thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9111th of 501 in LA
- Residents under 1823.6%64thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%232nd of 501 in LA
- Uninsured rate8.2%60thU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%180th of 501 in LA
- 59thU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%255th of 500 in LA
- Veterans6.5%59thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%187th of 501 in LA
- Population30,17350thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,96142nd of 501 in LA
- Homeownership rate66.4%44thU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%360th of 492 in LA
- Population density713/sq mi38thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi103rd of 501 in LA
- 37thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%349th of 501 in LA
- Median age36.128thU.S. 38.9 · LA 38370th of 501 in LA
- 28thU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%153rd of 500 in LA
- Median gross rent$1,07927thU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064114th of 391 in LA
- Broadband access88.5%26thU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%154th of 492 in LA
- Median home value$212,40024thU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500131st of 450 in LA
- 18thU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%152nd of 501 in LA
- Tech workers1.3%18thU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%203rd of 500 in LA
- Per capita income$28,84616thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038273rd of 501 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$36,47512thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701329th of 492 in LA
- Work from home5.8%11thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%229th of 500 in LA
- Median household income$50,97610thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756278th of 459 in LA
| Measure | 70403 | Tangipahoa | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rateWeakness | 25.1% | 19.2% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 138th of 493 | |
| Healthcare workers | 13.6% | 11.5% | 11% | 9.7% | 120th of 500 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 60.8% | 56.8% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 162nd of 458 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.475 | 0.483 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 172nd of 492 | |
| Government workers | 17.8% | 17.5% | 16% | 14.5% | 200th of 500 | |
| Housing vacancy | 10.3% | 13.3% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 375th of 493 | |
| Self-employed workers | 11.5% | 10.1% | 10.6% | 10% | 180th of 500 | |
| Average commute | 29.3 min | 29.6 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 192nd of 471 | |
| Diversity index | 56.7 | 54.4 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 111th of 501 | |
| Residents under 18 | 23.6% | 24.6% | 23.5% | 22% | 232nd of 501 | |
| Uninsured rate | 8.2% | 7.3% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 180th of 501 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 6% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 255th of 500 | |
| Veterans | 6.5% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 187th of 501 | |
| Population | 30,173 | 136,738 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 42nd of 501 | |
| Homeownership rate | 66.4% | 70.3% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 360th of 492 | |
| Population density | 713/sq mi | 173/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 103rd of 501 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 14.9% | 15.4% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 349th of 501 | |
| Median age | 36.1 | 35.9 | 38 | 38.9 | 370th of 501 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.8% | 20.8% | 27% | 35.7% | 153rd of 500 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,079 | $1,003 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 114th of 391 | |
| Broadband access | 88.5% | 89.2% | 86.6% | 91% | 154th of 492 | |
| Median home value | $212,400 | $212,900 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 131st of 450 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.9% | 2.6% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 152nd of 501 | |
| Tech workers | 1.3% | 1% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 203rd of 500 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $28,846 | $31,792 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 273rd of 501 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $36,475 | $40,127 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 329th of 492 | |
| Work from home | 5.8% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 229th of 500 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $50,976 | $56,760 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 278th of 459 |
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
- White54%
- Black37%
- Hispanic6%
- Asian1%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.1%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 12,582
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 59.5%
- Married couples
- 33.8%
- Living alone
- 35.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.5%
- Male / female
- 48% / 52%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 14,019
- Owner-occupied
- 66.4%
- Vacant
- 10.3%
- Median year built
- 1993
- Median rooms
- 5.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 60.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 33.1%
- 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 | 70403 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $58,678 | $74,888 |
| Service | $21,953 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $30,385 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $36,603 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $41,017 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 84.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 7.5%
- Households with broadband
- 88.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 72.7%
- No internet access
- 10.2%
- Without health insurance
- 8.2%
- Limited-English households
- 2.6%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Hammond
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Tangipahoa Parish
- Center point
- 30.4856° N, 90.4877° W
- Land area
- 42 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
70403 spans 2 counties
- Tangipahoa Parish86% of land
- Livingston Parish14% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Hammond14% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 70403
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70404 | Hammond, LA · PO box | 2 mi | — |
| 70402 | Hammond, LA | 2.4 mi | — |
| 70401 | Hammond, LA | 3.8 mi | $50,653 |
| 70451 | Natalbany, LA | 4.4 mi | — |
| 70466 | Tickfaw, LA | 5.8 mi | $65,807 |
| 70711 | Albany, LA | 6.8 mi | $93,623 |
| 70462 | Springfield, LA | 9.4 mi | $68,045 |
| 70455 | Robert, LA | 10 mi | $57,182 |
| 70443 | Independence, LA | 11 mi | $57,464 |
| 70454 | Ponchatoula, LA | 11 mi | $71,611 |
| 70744 | Holden, LA | 12 mi | $61,375 |
| 70446 | Loranger, LA | 13 mi | $71,892 |
Zip codes like 70403 elsewhere
Questions about 70403
What city is zip code 70403?
70403 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 70403 in?
70403 is mostly in Tangipahoa Parish, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 70403?
About 30,173 people live in 70403, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70403 in?
70403 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70403?
The median household income in 70403 is $50,976.
What zip codes are near 70403?
The closest zip codes to 70403 are 70404, 70402, 70401, 70451, 70466.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70403, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.