70401 ZIP Code
Hammond, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70401 |
| City/Town: | Hammond |
| County: | Tangipahoa |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,748 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,669 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,886 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,798 |
| Median Home Value: | $204,000 |
| Land Area: | 34.7 sq miles
89.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.5336, -90.4554 |
Population Information (70401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,748 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,888 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,860 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 28.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,554 | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,540 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,161 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,745 | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,800 | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,213 | 15.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,223 | 10.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,945 | 9.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 919 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,325 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,396 | 6.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 746 | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 181 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $204,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $921 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,798 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,025 | 81.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,773 | 18.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,926 | 48.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,099 | 51.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,948 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 834 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 647 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,023 | 25.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,405 | 20.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 616 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,041 | 25.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,382 | 11.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,669 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,456 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $62,561 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,886 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,683 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,224 | 96.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 371 | 3.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,512 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,826 | 76.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,961 | 19.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 422 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,467 | 55.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,658 | 36.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 532 | 2.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 169 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 922 | 4.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 564 | 2.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,012 | 4.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 146 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 244 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 27 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 595 | 2.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70401 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 508 | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 642 | 8.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,262 | 15.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 804 | 10.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,029 | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,271 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 797 | 9.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 800 | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 632 | 7.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 280 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70401 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,210 | 80.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,184 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 35 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 141 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 160 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 399 | 3.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70401 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 85 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 398 | 3.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 466 | 4.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 164 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,525 | 14.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 757 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 281 | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 256 | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 801 | 7.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,747 | 26.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,119 | 20.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 411 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 214 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 27.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (70401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,156 | 92.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,819 | 57.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,296 | 44.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,490 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70401 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,322 | 78.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,106 | 26.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,090 | 13.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 528 | 6.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 80 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,644 | 20.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70401 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,105 | 52.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 129 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 967 | 9.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,039 | 10.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,258 | 12.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 385 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 215 | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 642 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 58 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70401 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 34 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,160 | 11.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,441 | 14.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,298 | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,958 | 20.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,080 | 21.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 799 | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 654 | 6.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 140 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 234 | 2.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70401 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 209 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,270 | 13.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,640 | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,149 | 32.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,267 | 12.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 263 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70401 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,927 | 24.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 173 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,727 | 71.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 169 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 29 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70401 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 609 | 7.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,248 | 40.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,917 | 36.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,251 | 15.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70401 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 416 | 10.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 225 | 5.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 466 | 11.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 805 | 20.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,205 | 30.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 562 | 14.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 247 | 6.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,409 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $398 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $921 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.38 |
Households (70401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,025 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,814 | 35.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,104 | 13.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,902 | 23.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,747 | 34.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,458 | 30.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,792 | 22.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.47 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.09 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70401 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,937 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,962 | 49.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,005 | 37.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 124 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 822 | 10.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,931 | 49.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70401 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,410 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 273 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 181 | 2.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,088 | 32.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 919 | 14.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,949 | 46.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,667 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 829 | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,646 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,264 | 20.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 654 | 15.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,522 | 59.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,088 | 25.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70401 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,414 | 74.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,823 | 23.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,288 | 68.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,521 | 31.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 267 | 5.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 14 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,149 | 97.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 216 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 599 | 277.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 599 | 277.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 599 | 277.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 42 | 19.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 15 | 6.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 282 | 130.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70401 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,194 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,169 | 94.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,025 | 5.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 424 | 2.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 188 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 403 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70401 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,025 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,665 | 95.5% | 89.4% |
Hammond, LA70401