70427 ZIP Code, Bogalusa, LA
70427 is a ZIP code in Bogalusa, Louisiana — mostly in Washington Parish (90% of its land), with smaller parts in St. Tammany Parish County. It covers 141 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70463, 70431 and 70426. 17,596 people live here in 6,945 households. With about 124 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (60% own). Median household income is $38,074, well below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Bogalusa, LA
- County: Washington County
- Land area: 141 sq mi
- Population: 17,596
- Median household income: $38,074
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 17,596 |
| Households | 6,945 |
| Median household income | $38,074 |
| Income per person | $22,276 |
| Median age | 40.2 |
| Homeowners | 59.7% |
| Median home value | $133,400 |
| Median rent | $782 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 30.0% |
| Broadband internet | 75.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.6% |
| $10–15K | 10.9% |
| $15–25K | 19.1% |
| $25–35K | 8.9% |
| $35–50K | 15.5% |
| $50–75K | 14.6% |
| $75–100K | 10.7% |
| $100–150K | 9.5% |
| $150–200K | 2.5% |
| $200K+ | 1.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.7% |
| 10–19 | 16.3% |
| 20–24 | 6.9% |
| 25–34 | 9.8% |
| 35–44 | 12.3% |
| 45–54 | 11.1% |
| 55–64 | 12.6% |
| 65–74 | 12.1% |
| 75+ | 7.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 17.5% |
| Owned outright | 31.3% |
| Rented | 32.9% |
| Vacant | 18.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 75.0% |
| Townhome | 0.3% |
| 2–4 units | 9.7% |
| 5–19 units | 2.4% |
| 20+ units | 2.7% |
| Mobile / other | 9.9% |
Businesses in 70427
329 business establishments with 4,670 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 61
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 57
- Accommodation and Food Services: 35
- Finance and Insurance: 34
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 31
- Construction: 21
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 21
- Manufacturing: 15
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70463 — Sun village, LA (6 mi)
- 70431 (9.4 mi)
- 70426 — Angie village, LA (13 mi)
- 70438 — Franklinton town, LA (13.2 mi)
- 70464 (14.1 mi)
- 39426 — Picayune city, MS (16.3 mi)
- 70420 — Abita Springs town, LA (17.1 mi)
- 70435 — Covington city, LA (17.4 mi)
Areas that include 70427
- Bogalusa, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Sun, LA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Rio, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Washington County ZIP codes — 4 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70427, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70427 in?
- 70427 is a Bogalusa, LA mailing address. By land area, 7% lies inside Bogalusa and 2% lies inside Sun; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 70427 in?
- 70427 is mostly in Washington Parish (90% of its land), with smaller parts in St. Tammany Parish County.
- What is the population of 70427?
- About 17,596 people (±978), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 17,941.
- What is the median household income in 70427?
- $38,074 (±$8,427), 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 70427?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70427 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70427?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70463 (6 mi, Sun), 70431 (9.4 mi), 70426 (13 mi, Angie), 70438 (13.2 mi, Franklinton), 70464 (14.1 mi) and 39426 (16.3 mi, Picayune).
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