PlainZIP

Hammond, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70403

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

26,011
234/sq mi
$50,976
Median income
$212,400
Median home value
22.8%
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, 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.

ZIP code 70403 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hammond, Tangipahoa County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $28,846. Poverty here runs at 25.1%, with unemployment measured at 5.4%. Median home value sits at $212,400 (20% above the state average), median rent at $1,079 a month, and owner-occupancy at 66.4%.

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. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Tangipahoa County, letting you compare 70403 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 70403

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hammond, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70403.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 70403?

36.1

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 55.3%
African American 36.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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

$28,846

Per Capita Income

25.1%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70403 ranks nationally

Hammond, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,976 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 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.8%

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

What does housing look like?

14,019

Total Housing Units

12,582

Occupied Units

1,437

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.4%
Renter 33.6%

$212,400

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 70403 vs 70402 →

ZIP 70403 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 70403 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 70403 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 70403 ranks #7 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 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

More ZIP Codes in Tangipahoa County

70454 standard
Ponchatoula, LA
Pop: 24,954
70401 standard
Hammond, LA
Pop: 20,415
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 70403 in? ▼
ZIP code 70403 (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 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.

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