70443 ZIP Code, Independence, LA
70443 is a ZIP code in Independence, Louisiana — mostly in Tangipahoa Parish (57% of its land), with smaller parts in Livingston Parish and St. Helena Parish counties. It covers 76 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70466, 70451 and 70422. 9,006 people live here in 2,905 households. With about 118 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (70%). Median household income is $57,464, close to the Louisiana median of $60,756; 41% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Independence, LA
- County: Tangipahoa County
- Land area: 76 sq mi
- Population: 9,006
- Median household income: $57,464
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 9,006 |
| Households | 2,905 |
| Median household income | $57,464 |
| Income per person | $27,166 |
| Median age | 35 |
| Homeowners | 70.2% |
| Median home value | $163,900 |
| Median rent | $971 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 34 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 41.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.6% |
| Broadband internet | 89.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 12.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.8% |
| $10–15K | 4.7% |
| $15–25K | 9.8% |
| $25–35K | 12.4% |
| $35–50K | 14.8% |
| $50–75K | 15.0% |
| $75–100K | 13.6% |
| $100–150K | 10.9% |
| $150–200K | 9.8% |
| $200K+ | 3.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 17.0% |
| 10–19 | 16.3% |
| 20–24 | 6.3% |
| 25–34 | 10.5% |
| 35–44 | 18.7% |
| 45–54 | 8.8% |
| 55–64 | 10.4% |
| 65–74 | 7.7% |
| 75+ | 4.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 24.6% |
| Owned outright | 33.0% |
| Rented | 24.4% |
| Vacant | 18.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 57.4% |
| Townhome | 0.4% |
| 2–4 units | 5.1% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 37.1% |
Businesses in 70443
101 business establishments with 1,012 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 16
- Retail Trade: 15
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 12
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 10
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 8
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 7
- Transportation and Warehousing: 6
- Accommodation and Food Services: 6
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70466 — Natalbany CDP, LA (5 mi)
- 70451 — Natalbany CDP, LA (6.7 mi)
- 70422 — Amite City town, LA (7.9 mi)
- 70711 — Albany town, LA (7.9 mi)
- 70401 — Hammond city, LA (8.5 mi)
- 70744 — Montpelier village, LA (8.9 mi)
- 70402 — Hammond city, LA (9 mi)
- 70403 — Hammond city, LA (10.5 mi)
Areas that include 70443
- Independence, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Livingston County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Tangipahoa County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 11: highest median household income in Tangipahoa Parish
- No. 1 of 11: highest share of households with children in Tangipahoa Parish
- No. 4 of 12: lowest median age in Tangipahoa Parish
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70443, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70443 in?
- 70443 is a Independence, LA mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Independence; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 70443 in?
- 70443 is mostly in Tangipahoa Parish (57% of its land), with smaller parts in Livingston Parish and St. Helena Parish counties.
- What is the population of 70443?
- About 9,006 people (±1,100), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 10,229.
- What is the median household income in 70443?
- $57,464 (±$12,222), 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 70443?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70443 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70443?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70466 (5 mi, Natalbany), 70451 (6.7 mi, Natalbany), 70422 (7.9 mi, Amite City), 70711 (7.9 mi, Albany), 70401 (8.5 mi, Hammond) and 70744 (8.9 mi, Montpelier).
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