70401 ZIP Code, Hammond, LA
70401 is a ZIP code in Hammond, Louisiana in Tangipahoa Parish. It covers 35 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70402, 70451 and 70466. 21,221 people live here in 8,470 households. With about 612 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (46% own). Median household income is $50,653, below the Louisiana median of $60,756; the median age is 29.9, younger than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Hammond, LA
- County: Tangipahoa County
- Land area: 35 sq mi
- Population: 21,221
- Median household income: $50,653
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 21,221 |
| Households | 8,470 |
| Median household income | $50,653 |
| Income per person | $28,808 |
| Median age | 29.9 |
| Homeowners | 45.9% |
| Median home value | $211,000 |
| Median rent | $1,021 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 23.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.6% |
| Broadband internet | 93.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.2% |
| $10–15K | 8.1% |
| $15–25K | 12.6% |
| $25–35K | 8.5% |
| $35–50K | 11.1% |
| $50–75K | 19.6% |
| $75–100K | 9.5% |
| $100–150K | 10.6% |
| $150–200K | 5.3% |
| $200K+ | 5.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 16.3% |
| 10–19 | 12.1% |
| 20–24 | 11.7% |
| 25–34 | 17.0% |
| 35–44 | 11.0% |
| 45–54 | 8.3% |
| 55–64 | 12.0% |
| 65–74 | 7.0% |
| 75+ | 4.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 21.8% |
| Owned outright | 15.2% |
| Rented | 43.3% |
| Vacant | 19.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 48.4% |
| Townhome | 0.7% |
| 2–4 units | 22.6% |
| 5–19 units | 16.0% |
| 20+ units | 3.5% |
| Mobile / other | 8.9% |
Businesses in 70401
677 business establishments with 9,919 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 124
- Accommodation and Food Services: 92
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 77
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 68
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 58
- Finance and Insurance: 53
- Construction: 43
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 39
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70402 — Hammond city, LA (1.4 mi)
- 70451 — Natalbany CDP, LA (1.9 mi)
- 70466 — Natalbany CDP, LA (3.6 mi)
- 70403 — Hammond city, LA (3.8 mi)
- 70455 (7.8 mi)
- 70711 — Albany town, LA (8.2 mi)
- 70443 — Independence town, LA (8.5 mi)
- 70446 (9.1 mi)
Areas that include 70401
- Hammond, LA ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Natalbany, LA ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Tangipahoa County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 11: highest median home value in Tangipahoa Parish
- No. 2 of 12: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Tangipahoa Parish
- No. 2 of 12: lowest median age in Tangipahoa Parish
- No. 4 of 11: fastest population growth in Tangipahoa Parish
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70401, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70401 in?
- 70401 is a Hammond, LA mailing address. By land area, 22% lies inside Hammond and 5% lies inside Natalbany; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 70401 in?
- 70401 is in Tangipahoa Parish.
- What is the population of 70401?
- About 21,221 people (±1,888), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 21,014.
- What is the median household income in 70401?
- $50,653 (±$8,909), compared with $60,756 for Louisiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 70401?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70401 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70401?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70402 (1.4 mi, Hammond), 70451 (1.9 mi, Natalbany), 70466 (3.6 mi, Natalbany), 70403 (3.8 mi, Hammond), 70455 (7.8 mi) and 70711 (8.2 mi, Albany).
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