PlainZIP

Springfield, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70462

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

5,699
28/sq mi
$68,045
Median income
$228,600
Median home value
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70462 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70462 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Springfield, Livingston County, Louisiana, home to 5,699 residents across 207.2 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70462 reports a modest median household income of $68,045 (14% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $37,863. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.9%. Housing costs here run $228,600 for a typical home value (29% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,820 a month; 92.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 42 minutes. To put 70462 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Livingston County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 70462

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70462.

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 70462, Springfield, 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

5,699

Population

207.2

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 70462?

45.4

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 83.1%
African American 9.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$68,045

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$37,863

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

42.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70462 ranks nationally

Springfield, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,045 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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 58.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,058

Total Housing Units

2,225

Occupied Units

833

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.8%
Renter 7.2%

$228,600

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

$1,820

Median Rent

1995

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

-6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

178

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+78%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70462 have decreased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +78% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.1% 164
2021 +11.6% 183
2022 +10.6% 202
2023 -6.0% 190
2024 -6.5% 178

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 78 business establishments in ZIP 70462, employing approximately 466 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,220,000.

78

Businesses

466

Employees

$14.2M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 21.8%
Retail trade 12 15.4%
Accommodation and food services 10 12.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 7 9.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 7.7%
Health care and social assistance 6 7.7%
Manufacturing 3 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.9%

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 70462 vs 70449 →

ZIP 70462 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 70462 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 70462 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 70462 ranks #2 of 3 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
70449 Maurepas, LA 3,611 9.2 mi
70403 Hammond, LA 26,011 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Livingston County

70726 standard
Denham Springs, LA
Pop: 50,583
70785 standard
Walker, LA
Pop: 20,979
70706 standard
Denham Springs, LA
Pop: 20,752
70754 standard
Livingston, LA
Pop: 10,170
70744 standard
Holden, LA
Pop: 6,181
70711 standard
Albany, LA
Pop: 5,266

Related Areas

Livingston County Springfield, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70462 in? ▼
ZIP code 70462 (Springfield) is located in Livingston County, Louisiana. Livingston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/livingston-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70462? ▼
ZIP code 70462 in Springfield, LA has a population of 5,699 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70462? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70462 is $68,045, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70462? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70462 is $228,600, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70462? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70462 is White at 83.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70462? ▼
ZIP code 70462 has 78 business establishments employing approximately 466 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70462? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70462 are: Construction (17), Retail trade (12), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70462? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70462 decreased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 78%. 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 70462? ▼
In ZIP code 70462, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% 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 70462? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70462 is 42.0 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 70462? ▼
In ZIP code 70462, approximately 92.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70462? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70462 is 13.3% 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.