ZIP Code 70711

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Albany · Livingston County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70711 in Albany, Louisiana has a population of 5,266. The median household income is $93,623, which is 23% above the national average. Median home value is $229,900, 17% below the US average. 17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70711 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 50.4 square miles in Albany, Livingston County, Louisiana. The area is home to 5,266 residents, producing a population density of 104 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 70711 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70711 sits at $93,623 (57% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $36,250. The poverty rate stands at 3.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $229,900 (30% above the state average) with median rent at $920 per month, and 83.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70711 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 45 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Livingston County, so you can benchmark 70711 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.

Top industries in ZIP 70711

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70711 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 70711 (establishments) Top 5 1. Retail trade 17 2. Other services (except public ad 8 3. Accommodation and food services 7 4. Health care and social assistanc 5 5. Construction 4 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 70711. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

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 70711, Albany, 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

5,266

Population

50.4

Area (sq mi)

104

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

34.3

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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

$93,623

Median Household Income

+57% vs state

$36,250

Per Capita Income

3.0%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

45.1 min

Mean Commute Time

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%

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

Housing

2,308

Total Housing Units

1,969

Occupied Units

339

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.9%
Renter 16.1%

$229,900

Median Home Value

+30% vs state

$920

Median Rent

2000

Median Year Built

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

Home Value Trends

FHFA House Price Index — annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.8%

YoY Change (2024)

205

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+105%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70711 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 158
2021 +9.5% 173
2022 +12.1% 194
2023 -2.1% 190
2024 +7.8% 205

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.

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 59 business establishments in ZIP 70711, employing approximately 520 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,574,000.

59

Businesses

520

Employees

$14.6M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 17 28.8%
Other services (except public administration) 8 13.6%
Accommodation and food services 7 11.9%
Health care and social assistance 5 8.5%
Construction 4 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 6.8%
Finance and insurance 3 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 5.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
70744 Holden, LA 6,181 4.9 mi
70466 Tickfaw, LA 8,512 6.4 mi
70451 Natalbany, LA 182 7.2 mi
70402 Hammond, LA 1,514 7.8 mi
70401 Hammond, LA 20,415 8.5 mi
70443 Independence, LA 10,232 7.8 mi
70403 Hammond, LA 26,011 7.8 mi
70754 Livingston, LA 10,170 12.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70711 in?
ZIP code 70711 (Albany) 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 70711?
ZIP code 70711 in Albany, LA has a population of 5,266 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70711?
The median household income in ZIP 70711 is $93,623, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70711?
The median home value in ZIP 70711 is $229,900, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70711?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70711 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70711?
ZIP code 70711 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 520 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70711?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70711 are: Retail trade (17), Other services (except public administration) (8), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70711?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70711 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. 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 70711?
In ZIP code 70711, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% 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 70711?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70711 is 45.1 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 70711?
In ZIP code 70711, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70711?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70711 is 3.0% 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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