PlainZIP

Bogalusa, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70427

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

20,033
53/sq mi
$38,074
Median income
$133,400
Median home value
12.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bogalusa pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
53
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70427 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70427 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bogalusa, Washington County, Louisiana, with 20,033 residents across 381.6 square miles, a density of 53 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70427 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,074 (36% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $22,276. The poverty rate stands at 30.0% and the unemployment rate at 12.5%. On housing, the median home value is $133,400 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $782 per month, and 59.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 70427, plus 3 more within Washington County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 70427

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bogalusa, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70427.

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 70427, Bogalusa, 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

20,033

Population

381.6

Area (sq mi)

53

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 70427?

40.2

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 55.8%
African American 34.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$38,074

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$22,276

Per Capita Income

30.0%

Poverty Rate

12.5%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70427 ranks nationally

Bogalusa, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$38,074 5th percentile higher than 5% 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 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.9%

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

What does housing look like?

8,506

Total Housing Units

6,945

Occupied Units

1,561

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.7%
Renter 40.3%

$133,400

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$782

Median Rent

1977

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

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

184

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+84%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70427 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 149
2021 +4.9% 157
2022 +14.1% 179
2023 -2.8% 174
2024 +5.7% 184

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 329 business establishments in ZIP 70427, employing approximately 4,670 people with a combined annual payroll of $216,067,000.

329

Businesses

4,670

Employees

$216.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 61 18.5%
Health care and social assistance 57 17.3%
Accommodation and food services 35 10.6%
Finance and insurance 34 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 31 9.4%
Construction 21 6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 6.4%
Manufacturing 15 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.7%
Wholesale trade 8 2.4%
Utilities 7 2.1%
Information 6 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 1.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 70427 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 70427 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 70427 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 70427 ranks #2 of 3 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
70463 Sun, LA 126 6.1 mi
70431 Bush, LA 5,366 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

70438 standard
Franklinton, LA
Pop: 18,540
70426 standard
Angie, LA
Pop: 6,342
70450 standard
Mount Hermon, LA
Pop: 2,884

Related Areas

Washington County Bogalusa, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70427 in? ▼
ZIP code 70427 (Bogalusa) 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 70427? ▼
ZIP code 70427 in Bogalusa, LA has a population of 20,033 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70427? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70427 is $38,074, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70427? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70427 is $133,400, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70427? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70427 is White at 55.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70427? ▼
ZIP code 70427 has 329 business establishments employing approximately 4,670 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70427? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70427 are: Retail trade (61), Health care and social assistance (57), Accommodation and food services (35). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70427? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70427 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 84%. 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 70427? ▼
In ZIP code 70427, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% 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 70427? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70427 is 28.9 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 70427? ▼
In ZIP code 70427, approximately 59.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70427? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70427 is 30.0% 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.