PlainZIP

Pearl River, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70452

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

13,163
68/sq mi
$62,917
Median income
$233,400
Median home value
24.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 70452 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pearl River, St. Tammany County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $33,904. The poverty rate stands at 17.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. Housing costs here run $233,400 for a typical home value (32% above the state average), with rent averaging $843 a month; 83.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 70452, plus 6 more within St. Tammany County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 70452

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pearl River, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70452.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 70452?

45.8

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 86.5%
African American 7.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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

$33,904

Per Capita Income

17.7%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70452 ranks nationally

Pearl River, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,917 35th percentile higher than 35% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,504

Total Housing Units

4,895

Occupied Units

609

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.3%
Renter 16.7%

$233,400

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70452 ranks #3 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 70452 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 70452 ranks #2 of 4 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
70460 Slidell, LA 22,096 9.8 mi
70445 Lacombe, LA 10,840 8.6 mi
70464 Talisheek, LA 312 10.5 mi
39466 Picayune, MS 27,738 11.7 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 Pearl River, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70452 in? ▼
ZIP code 70452 (Pearl River) 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 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.

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