Zip code 70744: Holden, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70744
70744 is a small-town zip code in Holden, Louisiana (Livingston Parish), covering 103 sq mi of land. About 6,070 people live here, or 59 per square mile. The median resident is 40.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $61,375 a year, 24% below the national median of $80,734. 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $167,300, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 89% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,072 a month.
11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 48.8 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and management.
How 70744 compares
- Average commute48.8 min99thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min12th of 471 in LA
- Residents under 1830.8%97thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%46th of 501 in LA
- Unemployment rate11.1%96thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%89th of 500 in LA
- Veterans13%96thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%29th of 501 in LA
- Homeownership rate88.9%95thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%74th of 492 in LA
- Poverty rate22.6%89thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%178th of 493 in LA
- 75thU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495194th of 492 in LA
- Median age40.360thU.S. 38.9 · LA 38215th of 501 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$49,83655thU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701119th of 492 in LA
- 47thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%304th of 501 in LA
- Broadband access91.1%42ndU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%106th of 492 in LA
- 38thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%305th of 500 in LA
- Government workers12.1%37thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%367th of 500 in LA
- 32ndU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%304th of 458 in LA
- Housing vacancy4.7%30thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%467th of 493 in LA
- Median gross rent$1,07226thU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064118th of 391 in LA
- Median household income$61,37522ndU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756188th of 459 in LA
- Median home value$167,30014thU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500210th of 450 in LA
- Per capita income$26,85811thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038327th of 501 in LA
- Population6,07010thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961202nd of 501 in LA
- Population density59/sq mi8thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi284th of 501 in LA
- Diversity index14.78thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9443rd of 501 in LA
- Uninsured rate2.4%8thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%446th of 501 in LA
- 5thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%403rd of 500 in LA
- 3rdWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%378th of 500 in LA
- 3rdU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%308th of 501 in LA
- Work from home2.6%2ndU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%358th of 500 in LA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%416th of 500 in LA
| Measure | 70744 | Livingston | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteWeakness | 48.8 min | 33.8 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 12th of 471 | |
| Residents under 18 | 30.8% | 25.8% | 23.5% | 22% | 46th of 501 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 11.1% | 4.2% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 89th of 500 | |
| Veterans | 13% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 29th of 501 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 88.9% | 80.7% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 74th of 492 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 22.6% | 12.9% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 178th of 493 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.468 | 0.404 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 194th of 492 | |
| Median age | 40.3 | 36.4 | 38 | 38.9 | 215th of 501 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $49,836 | $49,327 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 119th of 492 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 16.1% | 13.8% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 304th of 501 | |
| Broadband access | 91.1% | 92.4% | 86.6% | 91% | 106th of 492 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8.4% | 10.3% | 10.6% | 10% | 305th of 500 | |
| Government workers | 12.1% | 15.6% | 16% | 14.5% | 367th of 500 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 45.9% | 48.3% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 304th of 458 | |
| Housing vacancy | 4.7% | 10.6% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 467th of 493 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,072 | $1,151 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 118th of 391 | |
| Median household income | $61,375 | $80,122 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 188th of 459 | |
| Median home value | $167,300 | $230,600 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 210th of 450 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $26,858 | $35,135 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 327th of 501 | |
| Population | 6,070 | 148,115 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 202nd of 501 | |
| Population density | 59/sq mi | 229/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 284th of 501 | |
| Diversity index | 14.7 | 34.4 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 443rd of 501 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 2.4% | 8.6% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 446th of 501 | |
| Healthcare workers | 5.4% | 8.7% | 11% | 9.7% | 403rd of 500 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 10.9% | 20.5% | 27% | 35.7% | 378th of 500 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.6% | 4% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 308th of 501 | |
| Work from home | 2.6% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 358th of 500 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 416th of 500 |
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
- White92%
- Black2%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian0%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,891
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Family households
- 80.5%
- Married couples
- 57.3%
- Living alone
- 19.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 13%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,985
- Owner-occupied
- 88.9%
- Vacant
- 4.7%
- Median year built
- 1994
- Median rooms
- 6.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 45.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 37.6%
- Home value to income
- 2.7× (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 | 70744 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $68,424 | $74,888 |
| Service | $4,679 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $31,250 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $49,424 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $45,221 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 78.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 3.3%
- Households with broadband
- 91.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 60.4%
- No internet access
- 6.8%
- Without health insurance
- 2.4%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Holden
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Livingston Parish
- Center point
- 30.5594° N, 90.6671° W
- Land area
- 103 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
70744 spans 2 counties
- Livingston Parish85% of land
- St. Helena Parish15% of land
Zip codes near 70744
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70711 | Albany, LA | 5.1 mi | $93,623 |
| 70443 | Independence, LA | 8.9 mi | $57,464 |
| 70785 | Walker, LA | 9.1 mi | $89,103 |
| 70466 | Tickfaw, LA | 9.9 mi | $65,807 |
| 70453 | Pine Grove, LA | 11 mi | $60,526 |
| 70451 | Natalbany, LA | 11 mi | — |
| 70754 | Livingston, LA | 12 mi | $56,011 |
| 70403 | Hammond, LA | 12 mi | $50,976 |
| 70402 | Hammond, LA | 12 mi | — |
| 70401 | Hammond, LA | 13 mi | $50,653 |
| 70404 | Hammond, LA · PO box | 13 mi | — |
| 70462 | Springfield, LA | 14 mi | $68,045 |
Zip codes like 70744 elsewhere
Questions about 70744
What city is zip code 70744?
70744 is assigned to Holden, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70744 in?
70744 is mostly in Livingston Parish, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 70744?
About 6,070 people live in 70744, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70744 in?
70744 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70744?
The median household income in 70744 is $61,375.
What zip codes are near 70744?
The closest zip codes to 70744 are 70711, 70443, 70785, 70466, 70453.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70744, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.