PlainZIP

Madisonville, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70447

St. Tammany County, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

10,150
125/sq mi
$122,574
Median income
$393,200
Median home value
56.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Madisonville pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
125
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70447 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70447 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Madisonville, St. Tammany County, Louisiana, home to 10,150 residents across 81.5 square miles, a density of 125 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70447 skews affluent, with a median household income of $122,574 (105% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $53,619. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.2%. Housing costs here run $393,200 for a typical home value (122% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,633 a month; 96.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 38 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing St. Tammany County, letting you compare 70447 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 70447

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Madisonville, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70447.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 70447, Madisonville, 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

10,150

Population

81.5

Area (sq mi)

125

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70447?

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)

How much do residents earn?

$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

How ZIP 70447 ranks nationally

Madisonville, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$122,574 Top 9% higher than 91% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

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

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

What does housing look like?

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)

How have home values changed over time?

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.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 70447 vs 70433 →

ZIP 70447 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70447 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 70447 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 70447 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in St. Tammany County

70458 standard
Slidell, LA
Pop: 35,077
70433 standard
Covington, LA
Pop: 31,133
70461 standard
Slidell, LA
Pop: 27,818
70448 standard
Mandeville, LA
Pop: 24,851
70460 standard
Slidell, LA
Pop: 22,096
70471 standard
Mandeville, LA
Pop: 21,383

Related Areas

St. Tammany County Madisonville, LA Louisiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.