ZIP Code 70452

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Pearl River · St. Tammany County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70452 in Pearl River, Louisiana has a population of 13,163. The median household income is $62,917, which is 18% below the national average. Median home value is $233,400, 16% below the US average. 24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70452 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 192.7 square miles in Pearl River, St. Tammany County, Louisiana. The area is home to 13,163 residents, producing a population density of 68 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 70452 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70452 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $233,400 (32% above the state average) with median rent at $843 per month, and 83.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70452 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Tammany County, so you can benchmark 70452 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 70452

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70452 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70452 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 70452 (establishments) Top 5 1. Construction 42 2. Retail trade 30 3. Other services (except public ad 17 4. Professional, scientific, and te 16 5. Administrative and support and w 15 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 70452. 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 70452, Pearl River, 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

13,163

Population

192.7

Area (sq mi)

68

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

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)

Income & Employment

$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

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.5%

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

Housing

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)

Home Value Trends

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.

Local Business Landscape

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

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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

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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.

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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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