PlainZIP

Tickfaw, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70466

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

8,512
104/sq mi
$65,807
Median income
$166,900
Median home value
11.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
104
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70466 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70466 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tickfaw, Tangipahoa County, Louisiana, home to 8,512 residents across 81.7 square miles, a density of 104 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70466 reports a modest median household income of $65,807 (10% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $29,115. Local economic indicators show a 23.4% poverty rate alongside 11.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $166,900 (6% below the state average); renters pay a median of $941 monthly, and 67.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Tangipahoa County, letting you compare 70466 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 70466

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tickfaw, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70466.

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 70466, Tickfaw, 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

8,512

Population

81.7

Area (sq mi)

104

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70466?

33.8

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 66.9%
African American 20.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%

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?

$65,807

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$29,115

Per Capita Income

23.4%

Poverty Rate

11.6%

Unemployment Rate

32.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70466 ranks nationally

Tickfaw, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,807 40th percentile higher than 40% 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 49.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,156

Total Housing Units

3,613

Occupied Units

543

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.0%
Renter 33.0%

$166,900

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$941

Median Rent

1993

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

-3.3%

YoY Change (2024)

207

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+107%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70466 have decreased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 167
2021 +2.4% 171
2022 +25.3% 214
2023 -0.3% 214
2024 -3.3% 207

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 77 business establishments in ZIP 70466, employing approximately 502 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,703,000.

77

Businesses

502

Employees

$23.7M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 24 31.2%
Other services (except public administration) 13 16.9%
Retail trade 11 14.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 7.8%
Manufacturing 5 6.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 5.2%
Health care and social assistance 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 70466 vs 70451 →

ZIP 70466 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 70466 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 70466 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 70466 ranks #2 of 5 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
70451 Natalbany, LA 182 1.8 mi
70402 Hammond, LA 1,514 4.0 mi
70401 Hammond, LA 20,415 3.8 mi
70443 Independence, LA 10,232 4.7 mi
70403 Hammond, LA 26,011 6.2 mi
70711 Albany, LA 5,266 6.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tangipahoa County

70403 standard
Hammond, LA
Pop: 26,011
70454 standard
Ponchatoula, LA
Pop: 24,954
70401 standard
Hammond, LA
Pop: 20,415
70422 standard
Amite, LA
Pop: 13,797
70443 standard
Independence, LA
Pop: 10,232
70444 standard
Kentwood, LA
Pop: 10,160

Related Areas

Tangipahoa County Tickfaw, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70466 in? ▼
ZIP code 70466 (Tickfaw) is located in Tangipahoa County, Louisiana. Tangipahoa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tangipahoa-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70466? ▼
ZIP code 70466 in Tickfaw, LA has a population of 8,512 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70466? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70466 is $65,807, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70466? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70466 is $166,900, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70466? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70466 is White at 66.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70466? ▼
ZIP code 70466 has 77 business establishments employing approximately 502 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70466? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70466 are: Construction (24), Other services (except public administration) (13), Retail trade (11). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70466? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70466 decreased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 70466? ▼
In ZIP code 70466, 49.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.6% 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 70466? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70466 is 32.8 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 70466? ▼
In ZIP code 70466, approximately 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70466? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70466 is 23.4% 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.