ZIP Code 70463

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Sun · St. Tammany County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70463 in Sun, Louisiana has a population of 126. The median household income is $25,625, which is 66% below the national average. Median home value is $134,400, 52% below the US average. 0

ZIP code 70463 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.8 square miles in Sun, St. Tammany County, Louisiana. The area is home to 126 residents, producing a population density of 69 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 70463 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70463 sits at $25,625 (57% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $17,222. The poverty rate stands at 26.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. On housing, the median home value is $134,400 (24% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 81.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70463 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 68.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Tammany County, so you can benchmark 70463 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70463, Sun, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

126

Population

1.8

Area (sq mi)

69

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

68.7

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 63.6%
African American 20.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%

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)

Income & Employment

$25,625

Median Household Income

-57% vs state

$17,222

Per Capita Income

26.3%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

Housing

55

Total Housing Units

43

Occupied Units

12

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.4%
Renter 18.6%

$134,400

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

1980

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 70463, employing approximately 16 people with a combined annual payroll of $423,000.

7

Businesses

16

Employees

$423K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 42.9%

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 70463 vs 70427 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
70427 Bogalusa, LA 20,033 6.1 mi
70431 Bush, LA 5,366 5.2 mi
70464 Talisheek, LA 312 8.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70463 in?
ZIP code 70463 (Sun) 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 70463?
ZIP code 70463 in Sun, LA has a population of 126 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70463?
The median household income in ZIP 70463 is $25,625, which is 66% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70463?
The median home value in ZIP 70463 is $134,400, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70463?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70463 is White at 63.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70463?
ZIP code 70463 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 16 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70463?
In ZIP code 70463, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70463?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70463 is 26.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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