70426 ZIP Code — Angie, LA

Washington County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70426 is located in Angie, Louisiana, within Washington County. It covers approximately 124.38 square miles and serves a population of 5,912 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 985.

About ZIP code 70426

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $105,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $25,885. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (16%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70426 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,912

population

124.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70426 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70426

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70426. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Angie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39478 Sandy Hook (10.6 mi) 70427 Bogalusa (11.4 mi) 70438 Franklinton (15.4 mi) 39470 Poplarville (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,912
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	124.38 sq mi
Water area	1.49 sq mi
Latitude	30.9168
Longitude	-89.8789
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	985

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.8%	60.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	24.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	12.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,912

Population

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$25,885

Median household income

$17,016

Per capita income

$105,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

68.3%

Home ownership

32.0%

Poverty rate

17.8%

Unemployment

2,099

Housing units

7.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

115

Under 5

212

5–9

138

199

10–14

130

145

15–19

166

20–24

107

468

25–34

304

606

35–44

394

351

45–54

228

333

55–59

216

261

60–64

170

383

65–74

249

324

75–84

210

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,024	17.3%
18 and over	4,888	82.7%
65 and over	1,200	20.3%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 46.8%

Black or African American 46.8%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Other race 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,822	46.8%
Black or African American	2,817	46.8%
Two or more races	162	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	112	1.9%
Other race	57	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	42	0.7%
Asian	12	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.8%	60.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	24.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	12.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 23.6%

$15k–$25k 18.4%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	23.6%
$15k–$25k	18.4%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	6.4%
$150k–$200k	1.0%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$25,885

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.1%

$50k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k–$300k 15.3%

$300k–$500k 9.9%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	68.3%
Renter occupied	31.7%
Vacant	25.1%
Single-family detached	56.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.2%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	31.5%
1990–1999	6.2%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	19.5%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	6.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	8.7%
2 bedrooms	30.1%
3 bedrooms	42.9%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	47.5%
2 vehicles	26.6%
3 or more	19.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.0%
Electricity	70.7%
Propane / LP gas	4.2%
Wood	4.0%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	783	38.0%
Cohabiting couple	29	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	674	32.7%
Female householder, no spouse	576	27.9%
Households with children under 18	576	27.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	861	41.8%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.9%	17.5%
Married	33.6%	54.6%
Separated	2.4%	1.8%
Widowed	5.4%	16.6%
Divorced	18.7%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 14.7%

HS graduate 47.4%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 4.5%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.2%
Bachelor's or higher	7.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	123	9.9%
Kindergarten	102	8.2%
Elementary school	515	41.4%
High school	241	19.4%
College / grad school	264	21.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 44.0%

Manufacturing 12.9%

Retail trade 8.1%

Public administration 6.5%

Other services 5.9%

Construction 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Professional & management 3.4%

Information 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.8%
Service	24.9%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	9.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.4%
Government	25.6%
Self-employed	15.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	3.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 32.0%

Under 18 years 36.8%

18 and over 30.7%

Married-couple families 11.9%

Female-led households 76.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.2%
Retirement income	29.5%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.3%
High blood pressure	44.7%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.4%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	35.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	23.7%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	46.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	22.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	461	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	21.2%
65 and over	36.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.6%
Public insurance	58.1%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,722	96.8%
Spanish	41	0.7%
Other Indo-European	35	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,861	99.1%
Born in same state	5,853	99.0%
Born in different state	5,224	88.4%
Foreign born	8	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	51	0.9%
Not a US citizen	19	37.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	656	11.1%
Arab	425	7.2%
Italian	227	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	14	0.2%
Polish	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	73.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70426

What city is ZIP code 70426 in?

ZIP code 70426 is primarily assigned to Angie, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70426 in?

ZIP code 70426 falls within Washington County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70426?

32% of residents in ZIP code 70426 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70426?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 70426?

Health data for ZIP code 70426 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 70426 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 70426 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 70426 in?

ZIP code 70426 observes the CST timezone.