PlainZIP

Slidell, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70461

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

27,818
221/sq mi
$89,003
Median income
$273,500
Median home value
31.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Slidell pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
221
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70461 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70461 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Slidell, St. Tammany County, Louisiana, with 27,818 residents across 126.0 square miles, a density of 221 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70461 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,003 (49% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $41,228. The poverty rate stands at 11.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $273,500 (54% above the state average) with median rent at $1,247 per month, and 76.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing St. Tammany County, letting you compare 70461 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 70461

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Slidell, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70461.

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 70461, 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

27,818

Population

126.0

Area (sq mi)

221

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70461?

38.0

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

7.9%

Foreign-Born

White 54.4%
African American 25.6%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%

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?

$89,003

Median Household Income

+49% vs state

$41,228

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

32.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70461 ranks nationally

Slidell, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,003 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.0%

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

What does housing look like?

13,350

Total Housing Units

12,456

Occupied Units

894

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.9%
Renter 23.1%

$273,500

Median Home Value

+54% vs state

$1,247

Median Rent

1996

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

+0.8%

YoY Change (2024)

196

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+96%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70461 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 162
2021 +10.4% 179
2022 +11.5% 200
2023 -2.9% 194
2024 +0.8% 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 529 business establishments in ZIP 70461, employing approximately 6,287 people with a combined annual payroll of $306,062,000.

529

Businesses

6,287

Employees

$306.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 84 15.9%
Retail trade 75 14.2%
Construction 55 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 47 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 46 8.7%
Finance and insurance 44 8.3%
Other services (except public administration) 44 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 33 6.2%
Transportation and warehousing 24 4.5%
Wholesale trade 16 3.0%
Manufacturing 9 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.1%
Information 4 0.8%
Educational services 4 0.8%

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 70461 vs 70458 →

ZIP 70461 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 70461 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 70461 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 70461 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
70458 Slidell, LA 35,077 5.0 mi
39572 Pearlington, MS 1,414 6.9 mi
70460 Slidell, LA 22,096 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Tammany County

70458 standard
Slidell, LA
Pop: 35,077
70433 standard
Covington, LA
Pop: 31,133
70448 standard
Mandeville, LA
Pop: 24,851
70460 standard
Slidell, LA
Pop: 22,096
70471 standard
Mandeville, LA
Pop: 21,383
70435 standard
Covington, LA
Pop: 16,603

Related Areas

St. Tammany County Slidell, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70461 in? ▼
ZIP code 70461 (Slidell) 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 70461? ▼
ZIP code 70461 in Slidell, LA has a population of 27,818 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70461? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70461 is $89,003, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70461? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70461 is $273,500, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70461? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70461 is White at 54.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70461? ▼
ZIP code 70461 has 529 business establishments employing approximately 6,287 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70461? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70461 are: Health care and social assistance (84), Retail trade (75), Construction (55). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70461? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70461 increased by 0.8% 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 70461? ▼
In ZIP code 70461, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.0% 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 70461? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70461 is 32.0 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 70461? ▼
In ZIP code 70461, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70461? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70461 is 11.5% 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.