Amite, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70422
Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,797
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,560
- Median income Below-median income area
- $162,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 31st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70422 (Amite, LA) rose +20.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 207.1 in 2023 to 250.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70422 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Amite, Tangipahoa Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,650. The poverty rate is 16.5%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $162,400 (8% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $916; 70.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tangipahoa Parish, so 70422 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 70422
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Amite, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70422.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
25 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70422?
40.9
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
1.3%
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?
$50,560
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$36,650
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
30.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70422 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Amite, 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)
$50,560 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
6,517housing units
6,517
Total Housing Units
5,557
Occupied Units
960
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$162,400
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 70422
Amite (70422)
13,797 residents
- 70443
Independence (70443)
10,232 residents
- 70446
Loranger (70446)
5,877 residents
- 70456 2,850
Roseland (70456)
2,850 residents
- 70465 776
Tangipahoa (70465)
776 residents
- 70436 629
Fluker (70436)
629 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70422 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70422 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70446
Loranger (70446)
$71,892 median income
- 70443
Independence (70443)
$57,464 median income
- 70422
Amite (70422)
$50,560 median income
- 70456
Roseland (70456)
$47,399 median income
- 70465 $20,144
Tangipahoa (70465)
$20,144 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70422, 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 (13,797 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 70422 in?
ZIP code 70422 (Amite) 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 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.
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