70454 ZIP Code
Ponchatoula, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70454 |
| City/Town: | Ponchatoula |
| County: | Tangipahoa |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 32,111 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,355 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,048 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,962 |
| Median Home Value: | $202,500 |
| Land Area: | 174.6 sq miles
452.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.6 sq miles
12.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.3628, -90.3586 |
Population Information (70454 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,111 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,343 | 50.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,768 | 49.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,310 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,112 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,483 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,650 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 799 | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,694 | 14.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,557 | 14.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,177 | 9.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,229 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,244 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,944 | 12.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,488 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 424 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70454 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $202,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,053 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,962 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,424 | 89.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,538 | 11.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,379 | 83.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,045 | 16.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70454 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,757 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 835 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,903 | 8.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,946 | 39.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,376 | 19.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,444 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,158 | 13.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,095 | 4.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70454 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,355 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $82,350 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,177 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,048 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70454 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,927 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,396 | 96.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 531 | 3.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,004 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,081 | 82.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,659 | 12.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 641 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70454 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,603 | 76.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,905 | 15.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 10 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 128 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 425 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,040 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,622 | 5.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,187 | 6.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,026 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 104 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 56 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,001 | 3.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70454 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 595 | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 968 | 7.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,201 | 9.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 813 | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,524 | 12.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,233 | 18.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,785 | 14.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,629 | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,047 | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 629 | 5.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70454 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,538 | 86.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 640 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 233 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 896 | 6.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70454 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 178 | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,095 | 8.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,261 | 9.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 647 | 4.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,194 | 8.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,177 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 231 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 692 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 808 | 6.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,938 | 21.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,758 | 13.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 964 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 453 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70454 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.7% | 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 (70454 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,872 | 93.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,605 | 64.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,062 | 43.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,151 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70454 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,639 | 69.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,862 | 39.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,833 | 22.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 803 | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 136 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,284 | 10.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70454 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,660 | 76.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 265 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 386 | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 115 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 17 | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 17 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 78 | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,424 | 17.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70454 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 190 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,423 | 24.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,650 | 26.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,621 | 11.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,351 | 9.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,026 | 14.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 473 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 380 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 467 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 381 | 2.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70454 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 54 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 314 | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,700 | 19.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,776 | 55.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,829 | 20.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 289 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70454 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,908 | 31.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 395 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,030 | 64.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 58 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 33 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70454 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 451 | 3.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,564 | 36.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,454 | 43.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,955 | 15.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70454 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 667 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 651 | 6.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,006 | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,759 | 26.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,217 | 31.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,770 | 17.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 201 | 1.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 108 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70454 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,388 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $378 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,053 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.69 | 2.38 |
Households (70454 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,424 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,017 | 48.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,676 | 21.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,326 | 18.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,359 | 27.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,681 | 29.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,239 | 34.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.57 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.25 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70454 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,336 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,478 | 28.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,321 | 51.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 428 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,865 | 15.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,199 | 25.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70454 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,563 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 641 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 351 | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,634 | 48.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,494 | 19.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,443 | 19.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70454 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,212 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,001 | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 32,023 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,294 | 19.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 492 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,369 | 53.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,433 | 38.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70454 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 29,252 | 91.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,392 | 7.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,686 | 70.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 624 | 26.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 85 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 82 | 3.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70454 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,294 | 97.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 235 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 817 | 347.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 817 | 347.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 817 | 347.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 236 | 100.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 528 | 224.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70454 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,801 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,408 | 95.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,393 | 4.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 941 | 3.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 326 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 126 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70454 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,424 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,422 | 91.9% | 89.4% |
Ponchatoula, LA70454