PlainZIP

Independence, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70443

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

10,232
51/sq mi
$57,464
Median income
$163,900
Median home value
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Independence pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
51
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70443 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70443 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Independence, Tangipahoa County, Louisiana, home to 10,232 residents across 199.8 square miles, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70443 reports a modest median household income of $57,464 (4% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $27,166. Local economic indicators show a 22.6% poverty rate alongside 12.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $163,900 (7% below the state average), median rent at $971 a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.2%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 70443, plus 6 more within Tangipahoa 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 70443

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Independence, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70443.

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 70443, Independence, 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

10,232

Population

199.8

Area (sq mi)

51

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70443?

35.0

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

8.0%

Foreign-Born

White 49.7%
African American 29.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%

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?

$57,464

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$27,166

Per Capita Income

22.6%

Poverty Rate

12.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 70443 ranks nationally

Independence, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,464 25th percentile higher than 25% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 49.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,547

Total Housing Units

2,905

Occupied Units

642

Vacant Units

3.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.2%
Renter 29.8%

$163,900

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$971

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

-3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

196

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+96%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70443 have decreased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.0% 159
2021 +5.4% 167
2022 +15.1% 193
2023 +5.5% 203
2024 -3.8% 196

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 101 business establishments in ZIP 70443, employing approximately 1,012 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,572,000.

101

Businesses

1,012

Employees

$47.6M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 16 15.8%
Retail trade 15 14.8%
Other services (except public administration) 12 11.9%
Health care and social assistance 10 9.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 7.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 6.9%
Transportation and warehousing 6 5.9%
Accommodation and food services 6 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 5.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 4.0%
Finance and insurance 3 3.0%
Educational services 3 3.0%

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 70443 vs 70466 →

ZIP 70443 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 70443 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 70443 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 70443 ranks #4 of 7 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
70466 Tickfaw, LA 8,512 4.7 mi
70451 Natalbany, LA 182 6.5 mi
70422 Amite, LA 13,797 8.0 mi
70711 Albany, LA 5,266 7.8 mi
70402 Hammond, LA 1,514 8.8 mi
70401 Hammond, LA 20,415 8.4 mi
70403 Hammond, LA 26,011 10.8 mi
70744 Holden, LA 6,181 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tangipahoa County

70403 standard
Hammond, LA
Pop: 26,011
70454 standard
Ponchatoula, LA
Pop: 24,954
70401 standard
Hammond, LA
Pop: 20,415
70422 standard
Amite, LA
Pop: 13,797
70444 standard
Kentwood, LA
Pop: 10,160
70466 standard
Tickfaw, LA
Pop: 8,512

Related Areas

Tangipahoa County Independence, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70443 in? ▼
ZIP code 70443 (Independence) is located in Tangipahoa County, Louisiana. Tangipahoa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tangipahoa-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70443? ▼
ZIP code 70443 in Independence, LA has a population of 10,232 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70443? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70443 is $57,464, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70443? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70443 is $163,900, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70443? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70443 is White at 49.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70443? ▼
ZIP code 70443 has 101 business establishments employing approximately 1,012 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70443? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70443 are: Construction (16), Retail trade (15), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70443? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70443 decreased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. 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 70443? ▼
In ZIP code 70443, 49.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70443? ▼
In ZIP code 70443, approximately 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70443? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70443 is 22.6% 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.