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Abita Springs, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70420

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

7,345
56/sq mi
$78,171
Median income
$290,700
Median home value
33.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 70420 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Abita Springs, St. Tammany County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $37,247. Local economic indicators show a 10.7% poverty rate alongside 7.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $290,700 for a typical home value (64% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,171 a month; 84.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing St. Tammany County, letting you compare 70420 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 70420

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Abita Springs, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70420.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 70420?

39.3

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 79.8%
African American 5.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%

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

$37,247

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

37.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70420 ranks nationally

Abita Springs, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,171 Top 41% higher than 59% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,029

Total Housing Units

2,883

Occupied Units

146

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$290,700

Median Home Value

+64% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 70420 vs 70464 →

ZIP 70420 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 70420 ranks #5 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 70420 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 70420 ranks #5 of 6 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
70464 Talisheek, LA 312 5.0 mi
70431 Bush, LA 5,366 8.7 mi
70445 Lacombe, LA 10,840 8.9 mi
70471 Mandeville, LA 21,383 7.9 mi
70448 Mandeville, LA 24,851 9.6 mi
70435 Covington, LA 16,603 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Tammany County

70458 standard
Slidell, LA
Pop: 35,077
70433 standard
Covington, LA
Pop: 31,133
70461 standard
Slidell, LA
Pop: 27,818
70448 standard
Mandeville, LA
Pop: 24,851
70460 standard
Slidell, LA
Pop: 22,096
70471 standard
Mandeville, LA
Pop: 21,383

Related Areas

St. Tammany County Abita Springs, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70420 in? ▼
ZIP code 70420 (Abita Springs) is located in St. Tammany County, Louisiana. St. Tammany County 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.

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