70422 ZIP Code — Amite, LA

Tangipahoa County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70422 is located in Amite, Louisiana, within Tangipahoa County. It covers approximately 157.49 square miles and serves a population of 13,048 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 985/225.

About ZIP code 70422

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $186,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

The gap between median ($46,363) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70422 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

13,048

population

157.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70422 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70422

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70422. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Amite	Acceptable
Amite	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70456 Roseland (5.4 mi) 70436 Fluker (5.7 mi) 70443 Independence (7.7 mi) 70444 Kentwood (11.4 mi) 70441 Greensburg (13 mi) 70466 Tickfaw (13.1 mi) 70442 Husser (13.7 mi) 70453 Pine Grove (13.7 mi) 70711 Albany (14.4 mi) 70401 Hammond (15.2 mi) 70446 Loranger (15.2 mi) 70744 Holden (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	13,048
Population density	83 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	157.49 sq mi
Water area	1.24 sq mi
Latitude	30.7393
Longitude	-90.5633
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	985/225

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.3%	50.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	27.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	18.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

13,048

Population

People per sq mi

41.3

Median age

$46,363

Median household income

$35,105

Per capita income

$186,100

Median home value

$835

Median monthly rent

66.5%

Home ownership

14.0%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

4,368

Housing units

18.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

235

Under 5

251

365

5–9

389

332

10–14

353

516

15–19

551

512

20–24

545

469

25–34

499

1,108

35–44

1,182

963

45–54

1,027

307

55–59

327

317

60–64

337

610

65–74

651

417

75–84

444

165

85+

176

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,781	21.3%
18 and over	10,267	78.7%
65 and over	2,463	18.9%
Median age	41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.6%

Black or African American 40.2%

Two or more races 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Asian 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,840	50.6%
Black or African American	5,441	40.2%
Two or more races	646	4.8%
Hispanic or Latino	478	3.5%
Asian	52	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	43	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	26	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.3%	50.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	27.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	18.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.0%	4.7%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 19.4%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	19.4%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
$100k–$150k	12.3%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$46,363

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.8%

$50k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k–$300k 19.2%

$300k–$500k 19.9%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

$1M+ 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$186,100
Median rent / month	$835
Owner occupied	66.5%
Renter occupied	33.5%
Vacant	19.2%
Single-family detached	67.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.7%
2000–2009	11.2%
1990–1999	16.9%
1980–1989	13.4%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	16.3%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	28.5%
3 bedrooms	57.5%
4 bedrooms	8.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	32.4%
2 vehicles	41.9%
3 or more	19.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.8%
Electricity	74.3%
Propane / LP gas	7.2%
Wood	1.0%
Solar	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,903	39.4%
Cohabiting couple	296	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	814	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,821	37.7%
Households with children under 18	1,530	31.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,818	37.6%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.2%	28.6%
Married	38.2%	41.7%
Separated	1.8%	4.5%
Widowed	4.4%	7.6%
Divorced	10.4%	17.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 12.9%

HS graduate 36.7%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 3.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	174	5.9%
Kindergarten	212	7.2%
Elementary school	729	24.8%
High school	1,151	39.2%
College / grad school	671	22.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.1%

Retail trade 14.7%

Public administration 7.2%

Construction 6.7%

Manufacturing 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Professional & management 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Other services 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	27.3%
Sales & office	14.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.1%
Government	20.3%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.9%
Carpool	14.7%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	9.2%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 14.0%

Under 18 years 12.7%

18 and over 14.4%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 21.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.8%
Retirement income	29.4%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.3%
High blood pressure	43.7%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.6%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	37.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	24.3%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	48.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	23.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	333	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	51.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.4%
Public insurance	50.2%
No insurance	9.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,562	96.3%
Spanish	180	1.4%
Other Indo-European	110	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	42	0.3%
Other languages	28	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,802	98.1%
Born in same state	12,789	98.0%
Born in different state	11,074	84.9%
Foreign born	13	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	246	1.9%
Not a US citizen	124	50.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,696	13%
Italian	1,550	11.9%
Arab	527	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	84	0.6%
Irish	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	83.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70422

What city is ZIP code 70422 in?

ZIP code 70422 is primarily assigned to Amite, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70422 in?

ZIP code 70422 falls within Tangipahoa County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 70422 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 70422 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 70422?

Health data for ZIP code 70422 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 70422?

The median household income in ZIP code 70422 is $46,363, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70422?

The median home value in ZIP code 70422 is $186,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 70422 in?

ZIP code 70422 observes the CST timezone.