Albany, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70711
Livingston Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,266
- 104/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $93,623
- Median income Above-median income area
- $229,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Albany pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 104
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70711 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70711 (Albany, LA) rose +7.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 189.9 in 2023 to 204.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70711 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Albany, Livingston Parish, Louisiana, home to 5,266 residents across 50.4 square miles, a density of 104 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70711 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,623 (57% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,250. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.0% and unemployment is 1.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $229,900 (30% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 83.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $920.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 45 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Livingston Parish, so 70711 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 70711
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albany, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70711.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,266
Population
50.4
Area (sq mi)
104
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70711?
34.3
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$93,623
Median Household Income
+57% vs state ZIP avg
$36,250
Per Capita Income
3.0%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
45.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70711 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Albany, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$93,623 Top 7% higher than 93% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,308housing units
2,308
Total Housing Units
1,969
Occupied Units
339
Vacant Units
2.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$229,900
Median Home Value
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$920
Median Rent
2000
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
+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.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 70711 vs 70744 →
ZIP 70711 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70403
Hammond (70403)
26,011 residents
- 70401
Hammond (70401)
20,415 residents
- 70443 10,232
Independence (70443)
10,232 residents
- 70754 10,170
Livingston (70754)
10,170 residents
- 70466 8,512
Tickfaw (70466)
8,512 residents
- 70744 6,181
Holden (70744)
6,181 residents
- 70711 5,266
Albany (70711)
5,266 residents
- 70402 1,514
Hammond (70402)
1,514 residents
- 70451 182
Natalbany (70451)
182 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70711 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70711 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70711
Albany (70711)
$93,623 median income
- 70466
Tickfaw (70466)
$65,807 median income
- 70744
Holden (70744)
$61,375 median income
- 70443
Independence (70443)
$57,464 median income
- 70754
Livingston (70754)
$56,011 median income
- 70403
Hammond (70403)
$50,976 median income
- 70401
Hammond (70401)
$50,653 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70711 ranks the highest of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70711, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,266 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 70711 in?
ZIP code 70711 (Albany) is located in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. Livingston Parish 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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