ZIP Code 70445

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Lacombe · St. Tammany County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70445 in Lacombe, Louisiana has a population of 10,840. The median household income is $78,394, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $208,100, 25% below the US average. 28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70445 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 299.4 square miles in Lacombe, St. Tammany County, Louisiana. The area is home to 10,840 residents, producing a population density of 36 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 70445 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70445 sits at $78,394 (31% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $40,250. The poverty rate stands at 17.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $208,100 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $1,043 per month, and 88.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70445 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Tammany County, so you can benchmark 70445 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 70445

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70445 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70445 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 70445 (establishments) Top 5 1. Health care and social assistanc 25 2. Construction 23 3. Professional, scientific, and te 19 4. Administrative and support and w 19 5. Other services (except public ad 19 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 70445. 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 70445, Lacombe, 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

10,840

Population

299.4

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

43.9

Median Age

54.4%

Male

45.6%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 70.0%
African American 11.9%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%

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

$78,394

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$40,250

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.6%

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

Housing

4,236

Total Housing Units

3,621

Occupied Units

615

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.3%
Renter 11.7%

$208,100

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$1,043

Median Rent

1995

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

-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.

Local Business Landscape

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
70448 Mandeville, LA 24,851 7.6 mi
70460 Slidell, LA 22,096 6.7 mi
70420 Abita Springs, LA 7,345 8.9 mi
70452 Pearl River, LA 13,163 8.6 mi
70471 Mandeville, LA 21,383 9.3 mi
70458 Slidell, LA 35,077 10.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70445 in?
ZIP code 70445 (Lacombe) is located in St. Tammany County, Louisiana. St. Tammany County 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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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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