PlainZIP

Holden, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70744

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

6,181
23/sq mi
$61,375
Median income
$167,300
Median home value
10.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Holden pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70744 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70744 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Holden, Livingston County, Louisiana, home to 6,181 residents across 272.3 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70744 reports a modest median household income of $61,375 (3% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $26,858. 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 11.1%. The typical home here is valued at $167,300 (6% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,072 monthly, and 88.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is -. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Livingston County, so you can benchmark 70744 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 70744

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Holden, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70744.

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 70744, Holden, 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

6,181

Population

272.3

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70744?

40.3

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 94.6%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$61,375

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$26,858

Per Capita Income

22.6%

Poverty Rate

11.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 70744 ranks nationally

Holden, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,375 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 53.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,985

Total Housing Units

1,891

Occupied Units

94

Vacant Units

3.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.9%
Renter 11.1%

$167,300

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$1,072

Median Rent

1994

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

-10.7%

YoY Change (2024)

207

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+107%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70744 have decreased 10.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.4% 167
2021 +5.3% 175
2022 +13.3% 199
2023 +16.7% 232
2024 -10.7% 207

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 70744, employing approximately 1,125 people with a combined annual payroll of $73,406,000.

59

Businesses

1,125

Employees

$73.4M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 22.0%
Other services (except public administration) 10 16.9%
Retail trade 8 13.6%
Transportation and warehousing 7 11.9%
Manufacturing 6 10.2%
Wholesale trade 3 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 5.1%
Health care and social assistance 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 70744 vs 70711 →

ZIP 70744 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 70744 ranks #3 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 70744 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 70744 ranks #3 of 5 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
70711 Albany, LA 5,266 4.9 mi
70785 Walker, LA 20,979 8.5 mi
70443 Independence, LA 10,232 9.7 mi
70453 Pine Grove, LA 1,045 10.8 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
70462 standard
Springfield, LA
Pop: 5,699
70711 standard
Albany, LA
Pop: 5,266

Related Areas

Livingston County Holden, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70744 in? ▼
ZIP code 70744 (Holden) 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 70744? ▼
ZIP code 70744 in Holden, LA has a population of 6,181 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70744? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70744 is $61,375, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70744? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70744 is $167,300, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70744? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70744 is White at 94.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70744? ▼
ZIP code 70744 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 1,125 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70744? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70744 are: Construction (13), Other services (except public administration) (10), Retail trade (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70744? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70744 decreased by 10.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 70744? ▼
In ZIP code 70744, 53.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70744? ▼
In ZIP code 70744, approximately 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70744? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70744 is 22.6% 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.