Holden, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70744
Livingston Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,181
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,375
- Median income Below-median income area
- $167,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 10.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Holden pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70744 (Holden, LA) fell -10.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 232.0 in 2023 to 207.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70744 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Holden, Livingston Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,858. Economic pressure is pronounced: 22.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.1%. Median home value is $167,300 (6% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,072; 88.9% of occupied homes 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 -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Livingston Parish, so 70744 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 70744
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Holden, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70744.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70744?
40.3
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
0.6%
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?
$61,375
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$26,858
Per Capita Income
22.6%
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 70744 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Holden, 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)
$61,375 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
1,985housing units
1,985
Total Housing Units
1,891
Occupied Units
94
Vacant Units
3.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$167,300
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 70785
Walker (70785)
20,979 residents
- 70443
Independence (70443)
10,232 residents
- 70744 6,181
Holden (70744)
6,181 residents
- 70711 5,266
Albany (70711)
5,266 residents
- 70453 1,045
Pine Grove (70453)
1,045 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70744 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70744 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
- 70785
Walker (70785)
$89,103 median income
- 70744
Holden (70744)
$61,375 median income
- 70453
Pine Grove (70453)
$60,526 median income
- 70443
Independence (70443)
$57,464 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70744, 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 (6,181 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 70744 in?
ZIP code 70744 (Holden) 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 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.
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