Loranger, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70446
Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,877
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,892
- Median income Near-median income area
- $249,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Loranger pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70446 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 70446 (Loranger, LA) rose +26.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 193.5 in 2023 to 245.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70446 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Loranger, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, home to 5,877 residents across 220.1 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70446 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,892 (20% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,357. The poverty rate is 12.0%, with unemployment at 9.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $249,900 (41% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 90.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,320.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tangipahoa Parish, so 70446 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 70446
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Loranger, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70446.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 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 70446, Loranger, 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
5,877
Population
220.1
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70446?
37.6
Median Age
40.9%
Male
59.1%
Female
0.6%
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?
$71,892
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$30,357
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Unemployment Rate
32.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70446 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Loranger, 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)
$71,892 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
2,657housing units
2,657
Total Housing Units
2,453
Occupied Units
204
Vacant Units
2.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$249,900
Median Home Value
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$1,320
Median Rent
2002
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
+26.8%
YoY Change (2024)
245
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+145%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70446 have increased 26.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 165 |
| 2021 | +8.1% | 178 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 201 |
| 2023 | -3.6% | 194 |
| 2024 | +26.8% | 245 |
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 66 business establishments in ZIP 70446, employing approximately 473 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,064,000.
66
Businesses
473
Employees
$18.1M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 15.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 12.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.5% |
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 70446 vs 70442 →
ZIP 70446 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70403
Hammond (70403)
26,011 residents
- 70401
Hammond (70401)
20,415 residents
- 70422
Amite (70422)
13,797 residents
- 70437 7,918
Folsom (70437)
7,918 residents
- 70446 5,877
Loranger (70446)
5,877 residents
- 70402 1,514
Hammond (70402)
1,514 residents
- 70455 1,474
Robert (70455)
1,474 residents
- 70442 277
Husser (70442)
277 residents
- 70451 182
Natalbany (70451)
182 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70446 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70446 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70446
Loranger (70446)
$71,892 median income
- 70442
Husser (70442)
$65,268 median income
- 70437
Folsom (70437)
$61,280 median income
- 70455
Robert (70455)
$57,182 median income
- 70403
Hammond (70403)
$50,976 median income
- 70401
Hammond (70401)
$50,653 median income
- 70422
Amite (70422)
$50,560 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70446 ranks the highest 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 70446, 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 (5,877 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 70446 in?
ZIP code 70446 (Loranger) 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 70446?
ZIP code 70446 in Loranger, LA has a population of 5,877 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70446?
The median household income in ZIP 70446 is $71,892, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70446?
The median home value in ZIP 70446 is $249,900, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70446?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70446 is White at 82.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70446?
ZIP code 70446 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 473 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70446?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70446 are: Construction (10), Other services (except public administration) (9), Retail trade (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70446?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70446 increased by 26.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 70446?
In ZIP code 70446, 52.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% 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 70446?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70446 is 32.8 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 70446?
In ZIP code 70446, approximately 90.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70446?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70446 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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