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Sun, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70463

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

126
69/sq mi
$25,625
Median income
$134,400
Median home value
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sun pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
69
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70463 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70463 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sun, St. Tammany County, Louisiana, home to just 126 residents across 1.8 square miles, a density of 69 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70463 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $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%. The typical home here is valued at $134,400 (24% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 81.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 68.7, and the average commute is -. 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 70463 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 →

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 70463, Sun, 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

126

Population

1.8

Area (sq mi)

69

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70463?

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)

How much do residents earn?

$25,625

Median Household Income

-57% vs state

$17,222

Per Capita Income

26.3%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 70463 ranks nationally

Sun, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$25,625 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

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)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

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 70463 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 70463 ranks #4 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 70463 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 70463 ranks #3 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
70427 Bogalusa, LA 20,033 6.1 mi
70431 Bush, LA 5,366 5.2 mi
70464 Talisheek, LA 312 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Tammany County

70458 standard
Slidell, LA
Pop: 35,077
70433 standard
Covington, LA
Pop: 31,133
70461 standard
Slidell, LA
Pop: 27,818
70448 standard
Mandeville, LA
Pop: 24,851
70460 standard
Slidell, LA
Pop: 22,096
70471 standard
Mandeville, LA
Pop: 21,383

Related Areas

St. Tammany County Sun, LA Louisiana

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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