Pearl River, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70452
St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,163
- 68/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,917
- Median income Near-median income area
- $233,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pearl River pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 68
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70452 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 70452 (Pearl River, LA) fell -3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 191.8 in 2023 to 184.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70452 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pearl River, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, home to 13,163 residents across 192.7 square miles, a density of 68 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70452 reports a modest median household income of $62,917 (5% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,904. The poverty rate is 17.7%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $233,400 (32% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 83.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $843.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Tammany Parish, so 70452 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 70452
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pearl River, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70452.
- Construction
Construction
42 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 16
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
15 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 70452, Pearl River, 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
13,163
Population
192.7
Area (sq mi)
68
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70452?
45.8
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
1.4%
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?
$62,917
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$33,904
Per Capita Income
17.7%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70452 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Pearl River, 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)
$62,917 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
5,504housing units
5,504
Total Housing Units
4,895
Occupied Units
609
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$233,400
Median Home Value
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$843
Median Rent
1994
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
-3.8%
YoY Change (2024)
185
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+85%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70452 have decreased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +85% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 156 |
| 2021 | +7.8% | 169 |
| 2022 | +13.1% | 191 |
| 2023 | +0.6% | 192 |
| 2024 | -3.8% | 185 |
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 185 business establishments in ZIP 70452, employing approximately 2,341 people with a combined annual payroll of $111,960,000.
185
Businesses
2,341
Employees
$112.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 42 | 22.7% |
| Retail trade | 30 | 16.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 8.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 7.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 3.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.6% |
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 70452 vs 70460 →
ZIP 70452 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39466
Picayune (39466)
27,738 residents
- 70460
Slidell (70460)
22,096 residents
- 70452
Pearl River (70452)
13,163 residents
- 70445 10,840
Lacombe (70445)
10,840 residents
- 70464 312
Talisheek (70464)
312 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70452 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70452 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70445
Lacombe (70445)
$78,394 median income
- 70452
Pearl River (70452)
$62,917 median income
- 70460
Slidell (70460)
$62,565 median income
- 39466
Picayune (39466)
$52,765 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70452 ranks #2 of 4 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 70452, 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 (13,163 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 70452 in?
ZIP code 70452 (Pearl River) is located in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. St. Tammany Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-tammany-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70452?
ZIP code 70452 in Pearl River, LA has a population of 13,163 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70452?
The median household income in ZIP 70452 is $62,917, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70452?
The median home value in ZIP 70452 is $233,400, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70452?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70452 is White at 86.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70452?
ZIP code 70452 has 185 business establishments employing approximately 2,341 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70452?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70452 are: Construction (42), Retail trade (30), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70452?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70452 decreased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 85%. 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 70452?
In ZIP code 70452, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.5% 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 70452?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70452 is 28.6 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 70452?
In ZIP code 70452, approximately 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70452?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70452 is 17.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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