PlainZIP

Hammond, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70401

Tangipahoa County, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,415
225/sq mi
$50,653
Median income
$211,000
Median home value
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hammond pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
225
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70401 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70401 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hammond, Tangipahoa County, Louisiana, with 20,415 residents across 90.7 square miles, a density of 225 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70401 reports a modest median household income of $50,653 (15% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $28,808. Local economic indicators show a 23.6% poverty rate alongside 4.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $211,000 (19% above the state average), median rent at $1,021 a month, and owner-occupancy at 45.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 70401, plus 6 more within Tangipahoa County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 70401

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hammond, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70401.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70401, Hammond, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

20,415

Population

90.7

Area (sq mi)

225

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70401?

29.9

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 52.1%
African American 39.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$50,653

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$28,808

Per Capita Income

23.6%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70401 ranks nationally

Hammond, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$50,653 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

10,542

Total Housing Units

8,470

Occupied Units

2,072

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.9%
Renter 54.1%

$211,000

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$1,021

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-3.5%

YoY Change (2024)

203

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+103%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70401 have decreased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.5% 158
2021 +6.1% 168
2022 +21.3% 203
2023 +3.5% 211
2024 -3.5% 203

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 677 business establishments in ZIP 70401, employing approximately 9,919 people with a combined annual payroll of $410,670,000.

677

Businesses

9,919

Employees

$410.7M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 124 18.3%
Accommodation and food services 92 13.6%
Health care and social assistance 77 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 68 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 58 8.6%
Finance and insurance 53 7.8%
Construction 43 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 5.8%
Manufacturing 22 3.3%
Wholesale trade 22 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 22 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 3.3%
Information 10 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.5%
Educational services 8 1.2%
Utilities 4 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 70401 vs 70402 →

ZIP 70401 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70401 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 70401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 70401 ranks #8 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
70402 Hammond, LA 1,514 1.2 mi
70451 Natalbany, LA 182 2.0 mi
70403 Hammond, LA 26,011 3.7 mi
70466 Tickfaw, LA 8,512 3.8 mi
70455 Robert, LA 1,474 7.9 mi
70711 Albany, LA 5,266 8.5 mi
70443 Independence, LA 10,232 8.4 mi
70446 Loranger, LA 5,877 9.5 mi
70454 Ponchatoula, LA 24,954 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tangipahoa County

70403 standard
Hammond, LA
Pop: 26,011
70454 standard
Ponchatoula, LA
Pop: 24,954
70422 standard
Amite, LA
Pop: 13,797
70443 standard
Independence, LA
Pop: 10,232
70444 standard
Kentwood, LA
Pop: 10,160
70466 standard
Tickfaw, LA
Pop: 8,512

Related Areas

Tangipahoa County Hammond, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70401 in? ▼
ZIP code 70401 (Hammond) is located in Tangipahoa County, Louisiana. Tangipahoa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tangipahoa-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70401? ▼
ZIP code 70401 in Hammond, LA has a population of 20,415 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70401? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70401 is $50,653, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70401? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70401 is $211,000, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70401? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70401 is White at 52.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70401? ▼
ZIP code 70401 has 677 business establishments employing approximately 9,919 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70401? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70401 are: Retail trade (124), Accommodation and food services (92), Health care and social assistance (77). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70401? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70401 decreased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70401? ▼
In ZIP code 70401, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 70401? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70401 is 23.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70401? ▼
In ZIP code 70401, approximately 45.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70401? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70401 is 23.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.