PlainZIP

Amite, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70422

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

13,797
32/sq mi
$50,560
Median income
$162,400
Median home value
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Amite pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
32
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70422 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70422 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Amite, Tangipahoa County, Louisiana, home to 13,797 residents across 438.0 square miles, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70422 reports a modest median household income of $50,560 (15% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $36,650. Poverty here runs at 16.5%, with unemployment measured at 6.2%. Median home value sits at $162,400 (8% below the state average), median rent at $916 a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 70422 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Tangipahoa County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 70422

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Amite, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70422.

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 70422, Amite, 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

13,797

Population

438.0

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 70422?

40.9

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 55.5%
African American 35.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$50,560

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$36,650

Per Capita Income

16.5%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70422 ranks nationally

Amite, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,560 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 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.7%

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

What does housing look like?

6,517

Total Housing Units

5,557

Occupied Units

960

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.4%
Renter 29.6%

$162,400

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$916

Median Rent

1989

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

+20.8%

YoY Change (2024)

250

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+150%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70422 have increased 20.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.5% 178
2021 +6.6% 190
2022 +15.3% 218
2023 -5.2% 207
2024 +20.8% 250

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 253 business establishments in ZIP 70422, employing approximately 3,293 people with a combined annual payroll of $103,305,000.

253

Businesses

3,293

Employees

$103.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 50 19.8%
Accommodation and food services 39 15.4%
Other services (except public administration) 32 12.7%
Finance and insurance 25 9.9%
Health care and social assistance 22 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 6.7%
Construction 13 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.8%
Wholesale trade 6 2.4%
Manufacturing 5 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.0%
Utilities 3 1.2%
Information 3 1.2%
Educational services 3 1.2%

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 70422 vs 70456 →

ZIP 70422 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 70422 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 70422 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 70422 ranks #3 of 5 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
70456 Roseland, LA 2,850 4.0 mi
70436 Fluker, LA 629 5.2 mi
70465 Tangipahoa, LA 776 8.3 mi
70443 Independence, LA 10,232 8.0 mi
70446 Loranger, LA 5,877 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tangipahoa County

70403 standard
Hammond, LA
Pop: 26,011
70454 standard
Ponchatoula, LA
Pop: 24,954
70401 standard
Hammond, LA
Pop: 20,415
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 Amite, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70422 in? ▼
ZIP code 70422 (Amite) 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 70422? ▼
ZIP code 70422 in Amite, LA has a population of 13,797 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70422? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70422 is $50,560, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70422? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70422 is $162,400, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70422? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70422 is White at 55.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70422? ▼
ZIP code 70422 has 253 business establishments employing approximately 3,293 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70422? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70422 are: Retail trade (50), Accommodation and food services (39), Other services (except public administration) (32). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70422? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70422 increased by 20.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 70422? ▼
In ZIP code 70422, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% 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 70422? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70422 is 30.8 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 70422? ▼
In ZIP code 70422, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70422? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70422 is 16.5% 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.