ZIP Code 70444

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Kentwood · Tangipahoa County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70444 in Kentwood, Louisiana has a population of 10,160. The median household income is $52,148, which is 32% below the national average. Median home value is $177,900, 36% below the US average. 18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70444 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 651.3 square miles in Kentwood, Tangipahoa County, Louisiana. The area is home to 10,160 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 70444 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70444 sits at $52,148 (13% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $30,893. The poverty rate stands at 17.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $177,900 (0% above the state average) with median rent at $749 per month, and 79.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70444 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tangipahoa County, so you can benchmark 70444 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. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 70444

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70444 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70444 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 70444 (establishments) Top 5 1. Retail trade 25 2. Other services (except public ad 21 3. Construction 15 4. Health care and social assistanc 15 5. Accommodation and food services 15 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 70444. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

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 70444, Kentwood, 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

10,160

Population

651.3

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

41.9

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 58.2%
African American 35.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
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)

Income & Employment

$52,148

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$30,893

Per Capita Income

17.5%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

35.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

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

Housing

4,463

Total Housing Units

3,456

Occupied Units

1,007

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.0%
Renter 21.0%

$177,900

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

$749

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

Home Value Trends

FHFA House Price Index — annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.4%

YoY Change (2022)

175

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+75%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70444 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +1.1% 155
2019 -0.1% 155
2020 +0.8% 156
2021 +7.3% 167
2022 +4.4% 175

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 136 business establishments in ZIP 70444, employing approximately 1,240 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,023,000.

136

Businesses

1,240

Employees

$47.0M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 25 18.4%
Other services (except public administration) 21 15.4%
Construction 15 11.0%
Health care and social assistance 15 11.0%
Accommodation and food services 15 11.0%
Transportation and warehousing 12 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 5.2%
Manufacturing 6 4.4%
Wholesale trade 5 3.7%
Finance and insurance 5 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.2%

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 Code City Population Distance
70465 Tangipahoa, LA 776 4.2 mi
70456 Roseland, LA 2,850 8.1 mi
39657 Osyka, MS 2,351 8.3 mi
70436 Fluker, LA 629 7.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70444 in?
ZIP code 70444 (Kentwood) 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 70444?
ZIP code 70444 in Kentwood, LA has a population of 10,160 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70444?
The median household income in ZIP 70444 is $52,148, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70444?
The median home value in ZIP 70444 is $177,900, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70444?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70444 is White at 58.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70444?
ZIP code 70444 has 136 business establishments employing approximately 1,240 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70444?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70444 are: Retail trade (25), Other services (except public administration) (21), Construction (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70444?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70444 increased by 4.4% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. 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 70444?
In ZIP code 70444, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 70444?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70444 is 35.5 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 70444?
In ZIP code 70444, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70444?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70444 is 17.5% 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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