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Ponchatoula, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70454

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

24,954
60/sq mi
$71,611
Median income
$233,700
Median home value
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ponchatoula pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
60
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70454 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70454 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ponchatoula, Tangipahoa County, Louisiana, with 24,954 residents across 419.4 square miles, a density of 60 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70454 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,611 (20% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $36,907. The poverty rate stands at 12.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. Median home value sits at $233,700 (32% above the state average), median rent at $1,118 a month, and owner-occupancy at 83.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tangipahoa County, so you can benchmark 70454 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 70454

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ponchatoula, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70454.

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 70454, Ponchatoula, 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

24,954

Population

419.4

Area (sq mi)

60

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70454?

38.3

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 74.0%
African American 15.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

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?

$71,611

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$36,907

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70454 ranks nationally

Ponchatoula, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,611 49th percentile higher than 49% 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 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%

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

What does housing look like?

14,672

Total Housing Units

13,278

Occupied Units

1,394

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.7%
Renter 16.3%

$233,700

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$1,118

Median Rent

2002

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

+9.7%

YoY Change (2024)

219

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+119%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70454 have increased 9.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 157
2021 +6.0% 167
2022 +15.0% 192
2023 +3.9% 199
2024 +9.7% 219

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 427 business establishments in ZIP 70454, employing approximately 4,431 people with a combined annual payroll of $191,147,000.

427

Businesses

4,431

Employees

$191.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 77 18.0%
Construction 53 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 48 11.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 44 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 44 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 34 8.0%
Finance and insurance 29 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 4.9%
Wholesale trade 16 3.8%
Manufacturing 15 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.4%
Educational services 5 1.2%

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 70454 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 70454 ranks #2 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 70454 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 70454 ranks the highest 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
70455 Robert, LA 1,474 8.7 mi
70403 Hammond, LA 26,011 8.6 mi
70401 Hammond, LA 20,415 10.1 mi
70402 Hammond, LA 1,514 9.9 mi
70451 Natalbany, LA 182 12.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tangipahoa County

70403 standard
Hammond, LA
Pop: 26,011
70401 standard
Hammond, LA
Pop: 20,415
70422 standard
Amite, LA
Pop: 13,797
70443 standard
Independence, LA
Pop: 10,232
70444 standard
Kentwood, LA
Pop: 10,160
70466 standard
Tickfaw, LA
Pop: 8,512

Related Areas

Tangipahoa County Ponchatoula, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70454 in? ▼
ZIP code 70454 (Ponchatoula) is located in Tangipahoa County, Louisiana. Tangipahoa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tangipahoa-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70454? ▼
ZIP code 70454 in Ponchatoula, LA has a population of 24,954 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70454? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70454 is $71,611, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70454? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70454 is $233,700, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70454? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70454 is White at 74.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70454? ▼
ZIP code 70454 has 427 business establishments employing approximately 4,431 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70454? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70454 are: Retail trade (77), Construction (53), Accommodation and food services (48). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70454? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70454 increased by 9.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 70454? ▼
In ZIP code 70454, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% 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 70454? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70454 is 30.8 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 70454? ▼
In ZIP code 70454, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70454? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70454 is 12.6% 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.