Slidell, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70460
St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,096
- 233/sq mi High-density area
- $62,565
- Median income Near-median income area
- $192,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Slidell pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 233
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70460 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 70460 (Slidell, LA) rose +2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 190.6 in 2023 to 195.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70460 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Slidell, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, with 22,096 residents across 94.9 square miles, a density of 233 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70460 reports a modest median household income of $62,565 (5% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,250. The poverty rate is 13.9%, with unemployment at 8.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $192,800 (9% above the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,169; 78.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Tammany Parish, so 70460 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 70460
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Slidell, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70460.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
74 establishments
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
38 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 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 70460, Slidell, 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
22,096
Population
94.9
Area (sq mi)
233
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70460?
39.1
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
4.1%
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?
$62,565
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$30,250
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
33.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70460 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Slidell, 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)
$62,565 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
9,465housing units
9,465
Total Housing Units
8,463
Occupied Units
1,002
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$192,800
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,169
Median Rent
1989
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
+2.6%
YoY Change (2024)
196
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+96%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70460 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.1% | 160 |
| 2021 | +9.1% | 175 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 196 |
| 2023 | -2.8% | 191 |
| 2024 | +2.6% | 196 |
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 368 business establishments in ZIP 70460, employing approximately 4,847 people with a combined annual payroll of $215,824,000.
368
Businesses
4,847
Employees
$215.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 74 | 20.1% |
| Construction | 40 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 38 | 10.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 8.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 4.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.4% |
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 70460 vs 70458 →
ZIP 70460 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70458
Slidell (70458)
35,077 residents
- 70461
Slidell (70461)
27,818 residents
- 70460
Slidell (70460)
22,096 residents
- 70452 13,163
Pearl River (70452)
13,163 residents
- 70445 10,840
Lacombe (70445)
10,840 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70460 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70460 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70461
Slidell (70461)
$89,003 median income
- 70445
Lacombe (70445)
$78,394 median income
- 70458
Slidell (70458)
$72,843 median income
- 70452
Pearl River (70452)
$62,917 median income
- 70460
Slidell (70460)
$62,565 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70460 ranks #5 of 5 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 70460, 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 (22,096 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 70460 in?
ZIP code 70460 (Slidell) 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 70460?
ZIP code 70460 in Slidell, LA has a population of 22,096 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70460?
The median household income in ZIP 70460 is $62,565, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70460?
The median home value in ZIP 70460 is $192,800, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70460?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70460 is White at 53.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70460?
ZIP code 70460 has 368 business establishments employing approximately 4,847 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70460?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70460 are: Retail trade (74), Construction (40), Accommodation and food services (38). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70460?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70460 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. 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 70460?
In ZIP code 70460, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% 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 70460?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70460 is 33.3 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 70460?
In ZIP code 70460, approximately 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70460?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70460 is 13.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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