Zip code 70437: Folsom, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70437
70437 is a small-town zip code in Folsom, Louisiana (St. Tammany Parish), covering 86 sq mi of land. About 8,030 people live here, or 93 per square mile. The median resident is 49.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $61,280 a year, 24% below the national median of $80,734. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $299,000, or 4.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 91% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $734 a month.
30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 32.6 minutes each way, and 15% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; healthcare; and transportation and moving goods. 20% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 70437 compares
- 97thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%38th of 500 in LA
- Homeownership rate90.5%96thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%63rd of 492 in LA
- Median age49.494thU.S. 38.9 · LA 3868th of 501 in LA
- 93rdU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%66th of 501 in LA
- Veterans9.4%87thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%66th of 501 in LA
- Average commute32.6 min85thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min124th of 471 in LA
- Healthcare workers12.3%83rdU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%152nd of 500 in LA
- 72ndU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%198th of 458 in LA
- 66thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%237th of 500 in LA
- Poverty rate13.6%64thU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%335th of 493 in LA
- Work from home14.8%60thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%45th of 500 in LA
- 54thU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495284th of 492 in LA
- Housing vacancy6.2%46thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%455th of 493 in LA
- 45thU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%101st of 500 in LA
- Median home value$299,00044thU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,50038th of 450 in LA
- Uninsured rate5.9%42ndU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%313th of 501 in LA
- Per capita income$35,63836thU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038139th of 501 in LA
- 32ndU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%327th of 500 in LA
- Broadband access89.6%31stU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%131st of 492 in LA
- 27thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9356th of 501 in LA
- Tech workers1.6%25thU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%166th of 500 in LA
- Median household income$61,28022ndU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756190th of 459 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$39,34219thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701289th of 492 in LA
- Residents under 1817.4%16thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%393rd of 501 in LA
- Population8,03013thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961173rd of 501 in LA
- Population density93/sq mi12thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi236th of 501 in LA
- 8thU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%238th of 501 in LA
- 4thU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064298th of 391 in LA
| Measure | 70437 | St. Tammany | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed workers | 19.8% | 12.7% | 10.6% | 10% | 38th of 500 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 90.5% | 78.9% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 63rd of 492 | |
| Median age | 49.4 | 40.5 | 38 | 38.9 | 68th of 501 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 25.6% | 18.4% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 66th of 501 | |
| Veterans | 9.4% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 66th of 501 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 32.6 min | 31.5 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 124th of 471 | |
| Healthcare workers | 12.3% | 10.8% | 11% | 9.7% | 152nd of 500 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 56.5% | 52.5% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 198th of 458 | |
| Government workers | 16% | 14.5% | 16% | 14.5% | 237th of 500 | |
| Poverty rate | 13.6% | 11.4% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 335th of 493 | |
| Work from home | 14.8% | 13.2% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 45th of 500 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.439 | 0.459 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 284th of 492 | |
| Housing vacancy | 6.2% | 7.8% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 455th of 493 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.5% | 37.7% | 27% | 35.7% | 101st of 500 | |
| Median home value | $299,000 | $284,000 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 38th of 450 | |
| Uninsured rate | 5.9% | 6.8% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 313th of 501 | |
| Per capita income | $35,638 | $43,364 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 139th of 501 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 4.8% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 327th of 500 | |
| Broadband access | 89.6% | 94.1% | 86.6% | 91% | 131st of 492 | |
| Diversity index | 33 | 45.2 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 356th of 501 | |
| Tech workers | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 166th of 500 | |
| Median household income | $61,280 | $81,202 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 190th of 459 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $39,342 | $51,724 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 289th of 492 | |
| Residents under 18 | 17.4% | 23.6% | 23.5% | 22% | 393rd of 501 | |
| Population | 8,030 | 272,421 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 173rd of 501 | |
| Population density | 93/sq mi | 322/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 236th of 501 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.4% | 4.5% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 238th of 501 | |
| Median gross rent | $734 | $1,332 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 298th of 391 |
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
- White81%
- Black8%
- Hispanic9%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 3,296
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 66.2%
- Married couples
- 47.7%
- Living alone
- 28.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 9.4%
- 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
- 3,512
- Owner-occupied
- 90.5%
- Vacant
- 6.2%
- Median year built
- 1992
- Median rooms
- 6.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 56.5%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 19.9%
- Home value to income
- 4.9× (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 | 70437 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $62,576 | $74,888 |
| Service | $15,327 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $30,392 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $42,000 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $22,966 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 88.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 10.8%
- Households with broadband
- 89.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 67%
- No internet access
- 7.7%
- Without health insurance
- 5.9%
- Limited-English households
- 0.3%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Folsom
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- St. Tammany Parish
- Center point
- 30.6194° N, 90.2095° W
- Land area
- 86 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
70437 spans 2 counties
- St. Tammany Parish76% of land
- Tangipahoa Parish24% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Folsom2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 70437
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70435 | Covington, LA | 7.5 mi | $80,926 |
| 70457 | Saint Benedict, LA | 8.5 mi | — |
| 70446 | Loranger, LA | 8.9 mi | $71,892 |
| 70455 | Robert, LA | 9.2 mi | $57,182 |
| 70442 | Husser, LA | 9.4 mi | $65,268 |
| 70433 | Covington, LA | 12 mi | $81,241 |
| 70434 | Covington, LA · PO box | 12 mi | — |
| 70447 | Madisonville, LA | 14 mi | $122,574 |
| 70431 | Bush, LA | 14 mi | $69,813 |
| 70401 | Hammond, LA | 16 mi | $50,653 |
| 70438 | Franklinton, LA | 17 mi | $52,864 |
| 70451 | Natalbany, LA | 17 mi | — |
Zip codes like 70437 elsewhere
Questions about 70437
What city is zip code 70437?
70437 is assigned to Folsom, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70437 in?
70437 is mostly in St. Tammany Parish, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 70437?
About 8,030 people live in 70437, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70437 in?
70437 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70437?
The median household income in 70437 is $61,280.
What zip codes are near 70437?
The closest zip codes to 70437 are 70435, 70457, 70446, 70455, 70442.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70437, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.