Bogalusa, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70427
Washington Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,033
- 53/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $38,074
- Median income Below-median income area
- $133,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 21st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70427 (Bogalusa, LA) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 173.9 in 2023 to 183.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70427 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bogalusa, Washington Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,276. Economic pressure is pronounced: 30.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $133,400 (25% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $782; owner occupancy is 59.7%.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Washington Parish, so 70427 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 70427
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bogalusa, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70427.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
57 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70427?
40.2
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
1.2%
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?
$38,074
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$22,276
Per Capita Income
30.0%
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70427 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Bogalusa, 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)
$38,074 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
8,506housing units
8,506
Total Housing Units
6,945
Occupied Units
1,561
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$133,400
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 70427 vs 70463 →
ZIP 70427 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70427
Bogalusa (70427)
20,033 residents
- 70431 5,366
Bush (70431)
5,366 residents
- 70463 126
Sun (70463)
126 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70427 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70427 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70431
Bush (70431)
$69,813 median income
- 70427
Bogalusa (70427)
$38,074 median income
- 70463 $25,625
Sun (70463)
$25,625 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70427, 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 (20,033 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 70427 in?
ZIP code 70427 (Bogalusa) is located in Washington Parish, Louisiana. Washington Parish 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.
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