Lacombe, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70445
St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,840
- 36/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,394
- Median income Near-median income area
- $208,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lacombe pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 36
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70445 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 70445 (Lacombe, LA) fell -1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 214.6 in 2023 to 210.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70445 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lacombe, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, home to 10,840 residents across 299.4 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70445 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,394 (31% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,250. The poverty rate is 17.0%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $208,100 (18% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 88.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,043.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Tammany Parish, so 70445 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 70445
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lacombe, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70445.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 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 70445, Lacombe, 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
10,840
Population
299.4
Area (sq mi)
36
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70445?
43.9
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
3.6%
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?
$78,394
Median Household Income
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$40,250
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70445 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Lacombe, 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)
$78,394 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
4,236housing units
4,236
Total Housing Units
3,621
Occupied Units
615
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$208,100
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,043
Median Rent
1995
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
-1.8%
YoY Change (2024)
211
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+111%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70445 have decreased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 162 |
| 2021 | +9.1% | 176 |
| 2022 | +9.0% | 192 |
| 2023 | +11.6% | 215 |
| 2024 | -1.8% | 211 |
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 156 business establishments in ZIP 70445, employing approximately 1,808 people with a combined annual payroll of $97,491,000.
156
Businesses
1,808
Employees
$97.5M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 16.0% |
| Construction | 23 | 14.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 12.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 12.2% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 11.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 4.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.9% |
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 70445 vs 70448 →
ZIP 70445 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70458
Slidell (70458)
35,077 residents
- 70448
Mandeville (70448)
24,851 residents
- 70460
Slidell (70460)
22,096 residents
- 70471
Mandeville (70471)
21,383 residents
- 70452 13,163
Pearl River (70452)
13,163 residents
- 70445 10,840
Lacombe (70445)
10,840 residents
- 70420 7,345
Abita Springs (70420)
7,345 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70445 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70445 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70471
Mandeville (70471)
$96,501 median income
- 70448
Mandeville (70448)
$95,682 median income
- 70445
Lacombe (70445)
$78,394 median income
- 70420
Abita Springs (70420)
$78,171 median income
- 70458
Slidell (70458)
$72,843 median income
- 70452
Pearl River (70452)
$62,917 median income
- 70460
Slidell (70460)
$62,565 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70445 ranks #3 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 70445, 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 (10,840 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 70445 in?
ZIP code 70445 (Lacombe) is located in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. St. Tammany Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-tammany-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70445?
ZIP code 70445 in Lacombe, LA has a population of 10,840 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70445?
The median household income in ZIP 70445 is $78,394, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70445?
The median home value in ZIP 70445 is $208,100, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70445?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70445 is White at 70.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70445?
ZIP code 70445 has 156 business establishments employing approximately 1,808 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70445?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70445 are: Health care and social assistance (25), Construction (23), Professional, scientific, and technical services (19). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70445?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70445 decreased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 70445?
In ZIP code 70445, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.6% 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 70445?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70445 is 28.9 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 70445?
In ZIP code 70445, approximately 88.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70445?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70445 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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