ZIP Code 70450

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Mount Hermon · Washington County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70450 in Mount Hermon, Louisiana has a population of 2,884. The median household income is $61,333, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $200,000, 28% below the US average. 18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70450 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 192.3 square miles in Mount Hermon, Washington County, Louisiana. The area is home to 2,884 residents, producing a population density of 15 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 70450 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70450 sits at $61,333 (3% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $32,195. The poverty rate stands at 20.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.5%. On housing, the median home value is $200,000 (13% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 80.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70450 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 70450 sits relative to Louisiana and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →

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 70450, Mount Hermon, 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

2,884

Population

192.3

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

37.5

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 80.6%
African American 10.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

$61,333

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$32,195

Per Capita Income

20.5%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%

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

Housing

1,535

Total Housing Units

1,178

Occupied Units

357

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%

$200,000

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

1986

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 70450, employing approximately 60 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,616,000.

12

Businesses

60

Employees

$2.6M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 33.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70450 in?
ZIP code 70450 (Mount Hermon) is located in Washington County, Louisiana. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/washington-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70450?
ZIP code 70450 in Mount Hermon, LA has a population of 2,884 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70450?
The median household income in ZIP 70450 is $61,333, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70450?
The median home value in ZIP 70450 is $200,000, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70450?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70450 is White at 80.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70450?
ZIP code 70450 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 60 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70450?
In ZIP code 70450, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70450?
In ZIP code 70450, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70450?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70450 is 20.5% 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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