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Angie, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70426

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

6,342
20/sq mi
$29,821
Median income
$126,600
Median home value
8.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Angie pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70426 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70426 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Angie, Washington County, Louisiana, home to 6,342 residents across 314.0 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70426 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $29,821 (50% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $17,592. 32.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 14.6%. On housing, the median home value is $126,600 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $639 per month, and 67.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 34 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Washington County, letting you compare 70426 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 →

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 70426, Angie, 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

6,342

Population

314.0

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70426?

41.8

Median Age

60.6%

Male

39.4%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 52.3%
African American 40.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$29,821

Median Household Income

-50% vs state

$17,592

Per Capita Income

32.5%

Poverty Rate

14.6%

Unemployment Rate

33.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70426 ranks nationally

Angie, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$29,821 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 50.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,586

Total Housing Units

2,084

Occupied Units

502

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.4%
Renter 32.6%

$126,600

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$639

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 70426, employing approximately 211 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,097,000.

18

Businesses

211

Employees

$6.1M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 22.2%
Retail trade 4 22.2%

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 70426 vs 39478 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
39478 Sandy Hook, MS 2,201 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

70427 standard
Bogalusa, LA
Pop: 20,033
70438 standard
Franklinton, LA
Pop: 18,540
70450 standard
Mount Hermon, LA
Pop: 2,884

Related Areas

Washington County Angie, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70426 in? ▼
ZIP code 70426 (Angie) is located in Washington County, Louisiana. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70426? ▼
ZIP code 70426 in Angie, LA has a population of 6,342 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70426? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70426 is $29,821, which is 61% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70426? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70426 is $126,600, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70426? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70426 is White at 52.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70426? ▼
ZIP code 70426 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 211 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70426? ▼
In ZIP code 70426, 50.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.4% 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 70426? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70426 is 33.6 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 70426? ▼
In ZIP code 70426, approximately 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70426? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70426 is 32.5% 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.