ZIP Code 70447

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Madisonville · St. Tammany County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70447 in Madisonville, Louisiana has a population of 10,150. The median household income is $122,574, which is 61% above the national average. Median home value is $393,200, 41% above the US average. 56.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70447 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 81.5 square miles in Madisonville, St. Tammany County, Louisiana. The area is home to 10,150 residents, producing a population density of 125 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 70447 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70447 sits at $122,574 (105% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $53,619. The poverty rate stands at 10.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $393,200 (122% above the state average) with median rent at $1,633 per month, and 96.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70447 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 56.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Tammany County, so you can benchmark 70447 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 70447

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70447 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70447 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 70447 (establishments) Top 5 1. Professional, scientific, and te 66 2. Construction 49 3. Health care and social assistanc 44 4. Administrative and support and w 31 5. Retail trade 26 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 70447. 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 70447, Madisonville, 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

10,150

Population

81.5

Area (sq mi)

125

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

38.7

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

6.2%

Foreign-Born

White 84.6%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%

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

$122,574

Median Household Income

+105% vs state

$53,619

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

38.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 75.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.6%

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

Housing

6,182

Total Housing Units

6,003

Occupied Units

179

Vacant Units

2.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.0%
Renter 4.0%

$393,200

Median Home Value

+122% vs state

$1,633

Median Rent

2008

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

-3.6%

YoY Change (2024)

214

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+114%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70447 have decreased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 168
2021 +3.8% 174
2022 +18.3% 206
2023 +7.6% 222
2024 -3.6% 214

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 368 business establishments in ZIP 70447, employing approximately 2,845 people with a combined annual payroll of $141,454,000.

368

Businesses

2,845

Employees

$141.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 66 17.9%
Construction 49 13.3%
Health care and social assistance 44 12.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 8.4%
Retail trade 26 7.1%
Finance and insurance 26 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 26 7.1%
Wholesale trade 19 5.2%
Other services (except public administration) 19 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 14 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.2%
Educational services 7 1.9%
Manufacturing 3 0.8%

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
70433 Covington, LA 31,133 4.8 mi
70471 Mandeville, LA 21,383 8.3 mi
70455 Robert, LA 1,474 10.0 mi
70435 Covington, LA 16,603 11.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70447 in?
ZIP code 70447 (Madisonville) 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 70447?
ZIP code 70447 in Madisonville, LA has a population of 10,150 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70447?
The median household income in ZIP 70447 is $122,574, which is 61% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70447?
The median home value in ZIP 70447 is $393,200, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70447?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70447 is White at 84.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70447?
ZIP code 70447 has 368 business establishments employing approximately 2,845 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70447?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70447 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (66), Construction (49), Health care and social assistance (44). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70447?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70447 decreased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 70447?
In ZIP code 70447, 75.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.6% 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 70447?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70447 is 38.4 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 70447?
In ZIP code 70447, approximately 96.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70447?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70447 is 10.4% 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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