Hammond, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70403
Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,011
- 234/sq mi High-density area
- $50,976
- Median income Below-median income area
- $212,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hammond pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 234
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70403 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70403 (Hammond, LA) fell -4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 195.3 in 2023 to 187.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70403 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hammond, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, with 26,011 residents across 111.3 square miles, a density of 234 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70403 reports a modest median household income of $50,976 (15% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,846. The poverty rate is 25.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $212,400 (20% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 66.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,079.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tangipahoa Parish, so 70403 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 70403
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hammond, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70403.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
158 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
126 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
78 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
66 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
65 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70403, 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
26,011
Population
111.3
Area (sq mi)
234
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70403?
36.1
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
2.9%
Foreign-Born
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?
$50,976
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$28,846
Per Capita Income
25.1%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70403 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Hammond, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$50,976 39th percentile higher than 39% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,019housing units
14,019
Total Housing Units
12,582
Occupied Units
1,437
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$212,400
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,079
Median Rent
1993
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
-4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
187
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+87%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70403 have decreased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 152 |
| 2021 | +4.4% | 159 |
| 2022 | +15.6% | 183 |
| 2023 | +6.5% | 195 |
| 2024 | -4.2% | 187 |
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 806 business establishments in ZIP 70403, employing approximately 16,120 people with a combined annual payroll of $751,570,000.
806
Businesses
16,120
Employees
$751.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 158 | 19.6% |
| Retail trade | 126 | 15.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 78 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 66 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 65 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 64 | 7.9% |
| Construction | 59 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 42 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 37 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 2.1% |
| Information | 14 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 70403 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70403
Hammond (70403)
26,011 residents
- 70454
Ponchatoula (70454)
24,954 residents
- 70401
Hammond (70401)
20,415 residents
- 70443 10,232
Independence (70443)
10,232 residents
- 70466 8,512
Tickfaw (70466)
8,512 residents
- 70446 5,877
Loranger (70446)
5,877 residents
- 70462 5,699
Springfield (70462)
5,699 residents
- 70711 5,266
Albany (70711)
5,266 residents
- 70402 1,514
Hammond (70402)
1,514 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70403 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70403 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70711
Albany (70711)
$93,623 median income
- 70446
Loranger (70446)
$71,892 median income
- 70454
Ponchatoula (70454)
$71,611 median income
- 70462
Springfield (70462)
$68,045 median income
- 70466
Tickfaw (70466)
$65,807 median income
- 70443
Independence (70443)
$57,464 median income
- 70403
Hammond (70403)
$50,976 median income
- 70401
Hammond (70401)
$50,653 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70403 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70402 | Hammond, LA | 1,514 | 2.6 mi |
| 70451 | Natalbany, LA | 182 | 4.7 mi |
| 70401 | Hammond, LA | 20,415 | 3.7 mi |
| 70466 | Tickfaw, LA | 8,512 | 6.2 mi |
| 70711 | Albany, LA | 5,266 | 7.8 mi |
| 70454 | Ponchatoula, LA | 24,954 | 8.6 mi |
| 70443 | Independence, LA | 10,232 | 10.8 mi |
| 70462 | Springfield, LA | 5,699 | 9.9 mi |
| 70446 | Loranger, LA | 5,877 | 13.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70403, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (26,011 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 70403 in?
ZIP code 70403 (Hammond) is located in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. Tangipahoa Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tangipahoa-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70403?
ZIP code 70403 in Hammond, LA has a population of 26,011 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70403?
The median household income in ZIP 70403 is $50,976, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70403?
The median home value in ZIP 70403 is $212,400, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70403?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70403 is White at 55.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70403?
ZIP code 70403 has 806 business establishments employing approximately 16,120 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70403?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70403 are: Health care and social assistance (158), Retail trade (126), Accommodation and food services (78). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70403?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70403 decreased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 70403?
In ZIP code 70403, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.8% 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 70403?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70403 is 29.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70403?
In ZIP code 70403, approximately 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70403?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70403 is 25.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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