Denham Springs, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70726
Livingston Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 50,583
- 211/sq mi High-density area
- $78,621
- Median income Near-median income area
- $228,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Denham Springs pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 211
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70726 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 70726 (Denham Springs, LA) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 208.6 in 2023 to 217.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70726 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denham Springs, Livingston Parish, Louisiana, with 50,583 residents across 240.3 square miles, a density of 211 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70726 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,621 (32% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,946. The poverty rate is 13.4%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $228,200 (29% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 73.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,243.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Livingston Parish, so 70726 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 70726
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denham Springs, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70726.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
176 establishments
- Construction
Construction
157 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
124 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
104 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
101 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 70726, Denham Springs, 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
50,583
Population
240.3
Area (sq mi)
211
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70726?
35.4
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
6.9%
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?
$78,621
Median Household Income
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$35,946
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
31.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70726 ranks nationally
Denham Springs, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$78,621 Top 40% higher than 60% of 30,318 US 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
25,513housing units
25,513
Total Housing Units
23,279
Occupied Units
2,234
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$228,200
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,243
Median Rent
2002
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
+4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
217
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+117%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70726 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 170 |
| 2021 | +4.6% | 178 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 203 |
| 2023 | +2.8% | 209 |
| 2024 | +4.2% | 217 |
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 1,054 business establishments in ZIP 70726, employing approximately 12,296 people with a combined annual payroll of $464,072,000.
1,054
Businesses
12,296
Employees
$464.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 176 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 157 | 14.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 124 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 104 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 101 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 92 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 78 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 53 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 49 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 2.2% |
| Information | 15 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 8 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.5% |
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 70726 vs 70816 →
ZIP 70726 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70726
Denham Springs (70726)
50,583 residents
- 70816
Baton Rouge (70816)
43,194 residents
- 70769
Prairieville (70769)
36,084 residents
- 70817
Baton Rouge (70817)
31,192 residents
- 70785
Walker (70785)
20,979 residents
- 70819 5,040
Baton Rouge (70819)
5,040 residents
- 70733 1,621
French Settlement (70733)
1,621 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70726 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70726 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70769
Prairieville (70769)
$109,404 median income
- 70817
Baton Rouge (70817)
$102,639 median income
- 70785
Walker (70785)
$89,103 median income
- 70726
Denham Springs (70726)
$78,621 median income
- 70733
French Settlement (70733)
$74,853 median income
- 70819
Baton Rouge (70819)
$73,561 median income
- 70816
Baton Rouge (70816)
$67,353 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70726 ranks #4 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 70726, 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 (50,583 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 70726 in?
ZIP code 70726 (Denham Springs) 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 70726?
ZIP code 70726 in Denham Springs, LA has a population of 50,583 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70726?
The median household income in ZIP 70726 is $78,621, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70726?
The median home value in ZIP 70726 is $228,200, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70726?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70726 is White at 73.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70726?
ZIP code 70726 has 1,054 business establishments employing approximately 12,296 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70726?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70726 are: Retail trade (176), Construction (157), Accommodation and food services (124). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70726?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70726 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 70726?
In ZIP code 70726, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% 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 70726?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70726 is 31.3 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 70726?
In ZIP code 70726, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70726?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70726 is 13.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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