Abita Springs, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70420
St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,345
- 56/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,171
- Median income Near-median income area
- $290,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Abita Springs pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 56
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70420 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 70420 (Abita Springs, LA) rose +8.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 210.7 in 2023 to 227.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70420 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Abita Springs, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, home to 7,345 residents across 132.1 square miles, a density of 56 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70420 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,171 (31% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,247. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $290,700 (64% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 84.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,171.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Tammany Parish, so 70420 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 70420
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Abita Springs, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70420.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 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 70420, Abita Springs, 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
7,345
Population
132.1
Area (sq mi)
56
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70420?
39.3
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
2.0%
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?
$78,171
Median Household Income
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$37,247
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
37.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70420 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Abita Springs, 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)
$78,171 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
3,029housing units
3,029
Total Housing Units
2,883
Occupied Units
146
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$290,700
Median Home Value
+64% vs state ZIP avg
$1,171
Median Rent
1997
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
+8.0%
YoY Change (2024)
227
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+127%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70420 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.2% | 171 |
| 2021 | +7.3% | 183 |
| 2022 | +13.0% | 207 |
| 2023 | +1.7% | 211 |
| 2024 | +8.0% | 227 |
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 144 business establishments in ZIP 70420, employing approximately 928 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,690,000.
144
Businesses
928
Employees
$44.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 12.5% |
| Construction | 14 | 9.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 9.7% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 6.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 5.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 4.2% |
| Information | 4 | 2.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.1% |
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 70420 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70448
Mandeville (70448)
24,851 residents
- 70471
Mandeville (70471)
21,383 residents
- 70435
Covington (70435)
16,603 residents
- 70445
Lacombe (70445)
10,840 residents
- 70420 7,345
Abita Springs (70420)
7,345 residents
- 70431 5,366
Bush (70431)
5,366 residents
- 70464 312
Talisheek (70464)
312 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70420 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70420 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70471
Mandeville (70471)
$96,501 median income
- 70448
Mandeville (70448)
$95,682 median income
- 70435
Covington (70435)
$80,926 median income
- 70445
Lacombe (70445)
$78,394 median income
- 70420
Abita Springs (70420)
$78,171 median income
- 70431
Bush (70431)
$69,813 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70420 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70420, 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 (7,345 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 70420 in?
ZIP code 70420 (Abita Springs) is located in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. St. Tammany Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-tammany-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70420?
ZIP code 70420 in Abita Springs, LA has a population of 7,345 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70420?
The median household income in ZIP 70420 is $78,171, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70420?
The median home value in ZIP 70420 is $290,700, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70420?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70420 is White at 79.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70420?
ZIP code 70420 has 144 business establishments employing approximately 928 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70420?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70420 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (19), Other services (except public administration) (18), Construction (14). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70420?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70420 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 70420?
In ZIP code 70420, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.8% 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 70420?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70420 is 37.7 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 70420?
In ZIP code 70420, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70420?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70420 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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