Kentwood, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70444
Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,160
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,148
- Median income Below-median income area
- $177,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,893. The poverty rate is 17.5%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $177,900 (0% above the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $749; 79.0% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tangipahoa Parish, so 70444 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 70444
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kentwood, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70444.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70444?
41.9
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
0.9%
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?
$52,148
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$30,893
Per Capita Income
17.5%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
35.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70444 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Kentwood, 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)
$52,148 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
4,463housing units
4,463
Total Housing Units
3,456
Occupied Units
1,007
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$177,900
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 70444
Kentwood (70444)
10,160 residents
- 70456 2,850
Roseland (70456)
2,850 residents
- 39657 2,351
Osyka (39657)
2,351 residents
- 70465 776
Tangipahoa (70465)
776 residents
- 70436 629
Fluker (70436)
629 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70444 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70444 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70444
Kentwood (70444)
$52,148 median income
- 70456
Roseland (70456)
$47,399 median income
- 70465 $20,144
Tangipahoa (70465)
$20,144 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70444, 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 (10,160 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 70444 in?
ZIP code 70444 (Kentwood) 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 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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