70443 Zip Code Profile

70443 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Independence, Louisiana. Median household income here ($29,359) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. At $105,700 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Hammond area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $41,358/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 70443 is $35,311.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 70443 earn an average of $30,189/year. Women earn only $16,083/year.

3,634 people in 70443 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 70443? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living in 70443 is 33.0 minutes!

The median age here is 35. There are 4,958 men and 5,274 women. The median age for men is 34 while for women the median age is 36.

To give you a sense of the community, 5,999 people (out of the 10,232 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 3,251 homes, and 35 businesses every day. 96 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

70443 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 31 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Shanghai, China!) and -90 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 79 feet above sea levell.

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• Aldridge Oaks
• Audubon Trace POA
• Belle Foret Civic Association
• Cabo Cove
• Fontainbleau Subdivision
• Hammond Market
• Jefferson Cort Civic Association

• Lakewood
• Olde Mill Homeowners' Association
• Penn Mill Lakes
• Pine Lake Estates
• Springfield
• Three Lakes
• Tranquility Lakes Community POA

• Demographics

• Total Population: 10,232
• White Population: 6,822
• Black Population: 3,176
• Hispanic Population: 539
• Asian Population: 93
• Hawaiian Population: 16
• Indian Population: 89
• Male Population: 4,958
• Female Population: 5,274
• Median Age: 35
• Median Age of Males: 34
• Median Age of Females: 36

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: West South Central
• State: Louisiana
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: Hammond LA
• County: Tangipahoa
• City: Independence
• Longitude: -90.5
• Latitude: 30.6
• Elevation: 80 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 985

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 3,581
• Drive alone: 2,755
• Carpool: 665
• Public transit: 14
• Ride bikes or walk: 96


• Average commute time: 33.0 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 140
•    5 - 9: 205
•    10 - 14: 355
•    15 - 19: 547
•    20 - 24: 643
•    25 - 29: 225
•    30 - 34: 464
•    35 - 39: 61
•    40 - 44: 53
•    45 - 59: 200
•    60 - 89: 462
•    90 plus: 226

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $105,700
• Average Annual Household Income: $31,754
• Businesses: 95
• Employees: 1,150
• Annual Payroll: $34,683,000
• Average Family Income: $41,358
• Median Family Income: $29,359
• Average Income for Men: $30,189
• Average Income for Women: $16,083

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 06, 01
• Congressional District Land Area: 3075.0, 2402.0
• Sr Senator: David Vitter (R)
• Jr Senator: Mary L. Landrieu (D)
• US House Representative: Bill Cassidy (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 105
• State FIPS Code: 22

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View all schools in Independence

Primary Schools

Independence Elementary School

221 Tiger Avenue

Independence, LA 70443

(985) 878-4946

Middle Schools

Independence Middle School

300 West Second Street

Independence, LA 70443

(985) 878-4376

High Schools

Independence High School

270 Tiger Avenue

Independence, LA 70443

(985) 878-9436