PlainZIP

Kentwood, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70444

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

10,160
16/sq mi
$52,148
Median income
$177,900
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kentwood pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70444 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70444 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kentwood, Tangipahoa County, Louisiana, home to 10,160 residents across 651.3 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70444 reports a modest median household income of $52,148 (13% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $30,893. Local economic indicators show a 17.5% poverty rate alongside 5.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $177,900 for a typical home value (0% above the state average), with rent averaging $749 a month; 79.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 36 minutes. To put 70444 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Tangipahoa County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 70444

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kentwood, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70444.

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 70444, Kentwood, 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

10,160

Population

651.3

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 70444?

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)

How much do residents earn?

$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

How ZIP 70444 ranks nationally

Kentwood, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,148 17th percentile higher than 17% 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 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

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

What does housing look like?

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)

How have home values changed over time?

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.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 70444 vs 70465 →

ZIP 70444 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 70444 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 70444 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 70444 ranks the highest 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
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

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
70443 standard
Independence, LA
Pop: 10,232
70466 standard
Tickfaw, LA
Pop: 8,512

Related Areas

Tangipahoa County Kentwood, LA Louisiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.