70443 ZIP Code – Independence, Louisiana
70443 is a ZIP code serving Independence, Louisiana in Tangipahoa Parish with a population of approximately 8,139 residents. The median household income of $55,651 is near the Louisiana average and below the national average. At $139,900, median home values run well below the national average, with 70.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $911 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 62% single-family (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
At 12.7%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate is 21.7%, well above the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 17.7%, below the national average. At 37.0, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 70466, 70451, 70711.
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ZIP 70443 vs. Louisiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 70443 | LA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,139 | 8,866 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $55k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $139k | $164k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $911 | $879 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.0 | 40.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.7% | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 21.7% | 20.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 17.7% | 19.5% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 70466 – Tickfaw
- 70451 – Natalbany
- 70711 – Albany
- 70422 – Amite
- 70401 – Hammond
- 70402 – Hammond
- 70744 – Holden
- 70403 – Hammond
- 70446 – Loranger
- 70456 – Roseland
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70466 | TICKFAW | 10,435 | $61,457 |
| 70451 | NATALBANY | 69 | Not provided |
| 70711 | ALBANY | 5,322 | $86,008 |
| 70422 | AMITE | 13,048 | $46,363 |
| 70401 | HAMMOND | 20,748 | $46,669 |