ZIP Code 70426

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Angie · Washington County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70426 in Angie, Louisiana has a population of 6,342. The median household income is $29,821, which is 61% below the national average. Median home value is $126,600, 54% below the US average. 8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70426 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 314.0 square miles in Angie, Washington County, Louisiana. The area is home to 6,342 residents, producing a population density of 20 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 70426 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70426 sits at $29,821 (50% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $17,592. The poverty rate stands at 32.5% and the unemployment rate at 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 — a direct signal of whether 70426 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 70426 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,342

Population

314.0

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

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)

Income & Employment

$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

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 50.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.4%

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

Housing

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)

Local Business Landscape

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.

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39478 Sandy Hook, MS 2,201 8.4 mi

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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.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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