Independence, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70443
Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,232
- 51/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,464
- Median income Below-median income area
- $163,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Independence pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70443 (Independence, LA) fell -3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 203.3 in 2023 to 195.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70443 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Independence, Tangipahoa Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,166. Economic pressure is pronounced: 22.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.6%. Median home value is $163,900 (7% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $971; 70.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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 -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tangipahoa Parish, so 70443 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 70443
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Independence, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70443.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70443?
35.0
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
8.0%
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?
$57,464
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$27,166
Per Capita Income
22.6%
Poverty Rate
12.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 70443 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Independence, 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)
$57,464 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
3,547housing units
3,547
Total Housing Units
2,905
Occupied Units
642
Vacant Units
3.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,900
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 70403
Hammond (70403)
26,011 residents
- 70401
Hammond (70401)
20,415 residents
- 70422
Amite (70422)
13,797 residents
- 70443 10,232
Independence (70443)
10,232 residents
- 70466 8,512
Tickfaw (70466)
8,512 residents
- 70744 6,181
Holden (70744)
6,181 residents
- 70711 5,266
Albany (70711)
5,266 residents
- 70402 1,514
Hammond (70402)
1,514 residents
- 70451 182
Natalbany (70451)
182 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70443 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70443 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70711
Albany (70711)
$93,623 median income
- 70466
Tickfaw (70466)
$65,807 median income
- 70744
Holden (70744)
$61,375 median income
- 70443
Independence (70443)
$57,464 median income
- 70403
Hammond (70403)
$50,976 median income
- 70401
Hammond (70401)
$50,653 median income
- 70422
Amite (70422)
$50,560 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70443, 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 (10,232 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 70443 in?
ZIP code 70443 (Independence) is located in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. Tangipahoa Parish 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.
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