PlainZIP

Denham Springs, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70726

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

50,583
211/sq mi
$78,621
Median income
$228,200
Median home value
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 70726 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denham Springs, Livingston County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $35,946. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.8%. Housing costs here run $228,200 for a typical home value (29% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,243 a month; 73.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 70726, plus 6 more within Livingston County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 70726

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denham Springs, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70726.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 70726?

35.4

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

6.9%

Foreign-Born

White 73.0%
African American 13.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%

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

$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

$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 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%

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

What does housing look like?

25,513

Total Housing Units

23,279

Occupied Units

2,234

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.0%
Renter 27.0%

$228,200

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

$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

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ZIP 70726 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 70726 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 70726 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 70726 ranks #4 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
70816 Baton Rouge, LA 43,194 7.3 mi
70817 Baton Rouge, LA 31,192 6.1 mi
70819 Baton Rouge, LA 5,040 7.4 mi
70769 Prairieville, LA 36,084 8.7 mi
70785 Walker, LA 20,979 10.2 mi
70733 French Settlement, LA 1,621 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Livingston County

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
70711 standard
Albany, LA
Pop: 5,266

Related Areas

Livingston County Denham Springs, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70726 in? ▼
ZIP code 70726 (Denham Springs) 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 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.

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