Roseland, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70456
Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,850
- 34/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,399
- Median income Below-median income area
- $116,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Roseland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 34
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70456 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 70456 covers 82.8 square miles in Roseland, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,850 residents on file, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70456 reports a modest median household income of $47,399 (21% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,069. Economic pressure is pronounced: 25.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $116,200 (34% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $1,000; owner occupancy is 87.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tangipahoa Parish, so 70456 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 70456
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roseland, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70456.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 70456, Roseland, 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
2,850
Population
82.8
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70456?
36.4
Median Age
40.4%
Male
59.6%
Female
0.5%
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?
$47,399
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$20,069
Per Capita Income
25.9%
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Unemployment Rate
31.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70456 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Roseland, 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)
$47,399 30th percentile higher than 30% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Louisiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,287housing units
1,287
Total Housing Units
1,020
Occupied Units
267
Vacant Units
3.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$116,200
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$1,000
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 70456, employing approximately 603 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,664,000.
32
Businesses
603
Employees
$35.7M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 12.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 9.4% |
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 70456 vs 70436 →
ZIP 70456 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70422
Amite (70422)
13,797 residents
- 70444
Kentwood (70444)
10,160 residents
- 70456 2,850
Roseland (70456)
2,850 residents
- 70465 776
Tangipahoa (70465)
776 residents
- 70436 629
Fluker (70436)
629 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70456 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70456 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70444
Kentwood (70444)
$52,148 median income
- 70422
Amite (70422)
$50,560 median income
- 70456
Roseland (70456)
$47,399 median income
- 70465 $20,144
Tangipahoa (70465)
$20,144 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70456 ranks #3 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 70456, 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 (2,850 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 70456 in?
ZIP code 70456 (Roseland) is located in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. Tangipahoa Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tangipahoa-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70456?
ZIP code 70456 in Roseland, LA has a population of 2,850 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70456?
The median household income in ZIP 70456 is $47,399, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70456?
The median home value in ZIP 70456 is $116,200, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70456?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70456 is African American at 62.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70456?
ZIP code 70456 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 603 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70456?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70456 are: Manufacturing (4), Retail trade (4), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70456?
In ZIP code 70456, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% 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 70456?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70456 is 31.0 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 70456?
In ZIP code 70456, approximately 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70456?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70456 is 25.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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