70443 ZIP Code
Independence, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70443 |
| City/Town: | Independence |
| County: | Tangipahoa |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,139 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,651 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,854 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,231 |
| Median Home Value: | $139,900 |
| Land Area: | 76.2 sq miles
197.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.6306, -90.5429 |
Population Information (70443 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,139 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,745 | 46.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,394 | 54.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 676 | 8.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 404 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 618 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 798 | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 447 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 703 | 8.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,635 | 20.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 838 | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 645 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 250 | 3.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 812 | 10.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 216 | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 97 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70443 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $139,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $911 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,231 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,619 | 81.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 612 | 18.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,156 | 82.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 463 | 17.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70443 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,196 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 330 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 987 | 19.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,476 | 28.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,218 | 23.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 315 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 595 | 11.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 275 | 5.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 74.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70443 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,651 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,519 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $61,569 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,854 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70443 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,498 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,969 | 85.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 498 | 14.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,675 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,089 | 70.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 703 | 23.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 158 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 19 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70443 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,520 | 55.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,788 | 34.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 29 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 319 | 3.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 483 | 5.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 465 | 5.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 459 | 5.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 67 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 386 | 4.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70443 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 108 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 156 | 6.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 366 | 14.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 268 | 10.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 243 | 9.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 568 | 21.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 298 | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 403 | 15.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 166 | 6.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 43 | 1.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70443 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,536 | 85.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 224 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 74 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 12 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 111 | 3.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70443 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 128 | 4.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 203 | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 149 | 5.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 146 | 4.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 413 | 13.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 208 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 42 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 117 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 229 | 7.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 778 | 26.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 228 | 7.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 45 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 283 | 9.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70443 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 22.5% | 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 (70443 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,384 | 90.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,011 | 49.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,358 | 53.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 724 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70443 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,850 | 70.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 834 | 31.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 518 | 19.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 200 | 7.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 8 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 597 | 22.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70443 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,112 | 65.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 29 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 79 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4 | 0.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,007 | 31.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70443 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 62 | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 587 | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 473 | 14.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 409 | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 590 | 18.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 517 | 16.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 235 | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 131 | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 68 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 159 | 4.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70443 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 76 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 77 | 2.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 850 | 26.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,584 | 49.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 625 | 19.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 19 | 0.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70443 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 596 | 22.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 183 | 7.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,771 | 67.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 17 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 42 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 4 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 6 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70443 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 177 | 6.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 910 | 34.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 706 | 27.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 826 | 31.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70443 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 452 | 21.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 311 | 14.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 414 | 19.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 244 | 11.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 429 | 19.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 170 | 7.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 30 | 1.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 106 | 4.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70443 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,362 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $284 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $911 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.20 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.68 | 2.38 |
Households (70443 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,619 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,338 | 51.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 617 | 23.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 434 | 16.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 684 | 26.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,061 | 40.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 762 | 29.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.11 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.71 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70443 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,012 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 975 | 32.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,477 | 49.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 62 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 449 | 14.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,100 | 36.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70443 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,921 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 143 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 257 | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 784 | 40.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 467 | 24.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 270 | 14.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70443 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,790 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 519 | 9.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,108 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,613 | 19.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 97 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 881 | 54.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 635 | 39.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70443 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,686 | 94.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 319 | 3.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 198 | 62.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 121 | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 64 | 20.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70443 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,887 | 96.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 103 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 252 | 244.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 252 | 244.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 252 | 244.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 223 | 216.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70443 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,463 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,107 | 95.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 356 | 4.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 300 | 4.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 56 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70443 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,619 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,288 | 87.4% | 89.4% |
Independence, LA70443