PlainZIP

Albany, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70711

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

5,266
104/sq mi
$93,623
Median income
$229,900
Median home value
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 70711 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Albany, Livingston County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $36,250. The poverty rate stands at 3.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. Median home value sits at $229,900 (30% above the state average), median rent at $920 a month, and owner-occupancy at 83.9%.

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. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Livingston County, letting you compare 70711 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 70711

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albany, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70711.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 70711?

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)

How much do residents earn?

$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

How ZIP 70711 ranks nationally

Albany, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,623 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%

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

What does housing look like?

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)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70711 ranks #7 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 70711 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 70711 ranks the highest of 7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Livingston County

70726 standard
Denham Springs, LA
Pop: 50,583
70785 standard
Walker, LA
Pop: 20,979
70706 standard
Denham Springs, LA
Pop: 20,752
70754 standard
Livingston, LA
Pop: 10,170
70744 standard
Holden, LA
Pop: 6,181
70462 standard
Springfield, LA
Pop: 5,699

Related Areas

Livingston County Albany, LA Louisiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.