70427 ZIP Code — Bogalusa, LA

Washington County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70427 is located in Bogalusa, Louisiana, within Washington County. It covers approximately 141.35 square miles and serves a population of 17,894 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 985.

About ZIP code 70427

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $115,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $41,890. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (17%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 70427 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.

17,894

population

141.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70427 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70427

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70427. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bogalusa	Acceptable
Bogalusa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70431 Bush (10.8 mi) 70426 Angie (11.4 mi) 70438 Franklinton (13.4 mi) 70435 Covington (16.6 mi) 39426 Carriere (16.7 mi) 70420 Abita Springs (17.7 mi) 39470 Poplarville (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	17,894
Population density	127 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	141.35 sq mi
Water area	2.48 sq mi
Latitude	30.7535
Longitude	-89.9088
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	66.3%	60.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	20.4%	24.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	12.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

17,894

Population

127

People per sq mi

40.2

Median age

$41,890

Median household income

$22,472

Per capita income

$115,100

Median home value

$791

Median monthly rent

59.0%

Home ownership

26.3%

Poverty rate

11.8%

Unemployment

5,795

Housing units

13.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

549

Under 5

554

526

5–9

531

600

10–14

605

652

15–19

657

504

20–24

509

1,118

25–34

1,128

1,142

35–44

1,151

1,107

45–54

1,115

576

55–59

581

526

60–64

531

1,131

65–74

1,141

354

75–84

356

124

85+

126

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,174	23.3%
18 and over	13,720	76.7%
65 and over	3,232	18.1%
Median age	40.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.1%

Black or African American 31%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 1%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	11,395	62.1%
Black or African American	5,683	31%
Two or more races	566	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	441	2.4%
Other race	180	1%
Asian	46	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.3%	60.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	20.4%	24.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	12.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 9.3%

$15k–$25k 16.3%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	9.3%
$15k–$25k	16.3%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$41,890

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.2%

$50k–$100k 27.3%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 18.5%

$200k–$300k 12.5%

$300k–$500k 4.2%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,100
Median rent / month	$791
Owner occupied	59.0%
Renter occupied	41.0%
Vacant	20.4%
Single-family detached	79.5%
Large apartment buildings	3.2%
Mobile homes	7.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	23.6%
1960–1969	15.6%
1950–1959	16.7%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	3.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	31.8%
3 bedrooms	47.6%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.1%
1 vehicle	37.6%
2 vehicles	29.1%
3 or more	19.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.0%
Electricity	51.7%
Propane / LP gas	3.9%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	0.1%
Solar	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,422	35.3%
Cohabiting couple	646	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,657	24.2%
Female householder, no spouse	2,129	31.1%
Households with children under 18	2,494	36.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,385	34.8%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.1%	30.6%
Married	34.9%	34.1%
Separated	4.9%	3.4%
Widowed	6.3%	10.8%
Divorced	16.7%	21.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.7%

HS graduate 44.0%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.5%
Bachelor's or higher	13.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	284	7.2%
Kindergarten	130	3.3%
Elementary school	2,025	51.4%
High school	805	20.4%
College / grad school	694	17.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Professional & management 15.9%

Retail trade 13.8%

Manufacturing 9.9%

Construction 9.3%

Public administration 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Other services 2.5%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.0%
Service	27.7%
Sales & office	25.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	12.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	17.7%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.2%
Carpool	18.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	1.1%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 26.3%

Under 18 years 41.2%

18 and over 21.7%

Married-couple families 10.8%

Female-led households 47.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	14.5%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.5%
High blood pressure	46.0%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	16.8%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	36.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	25.5%
Poor mental health	19.0%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	47.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	23.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,085	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.8%
Under 18	12.7%
18–64 years	26.4%
65 and over	46.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.1%
Public insurance	59.6%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	7.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,791	93.8%
Spanish	339	2.0%
Other Indo-European	252	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	49	0.3%
Other languages	24	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,746	99.2%
Born in same state	17,586	98.3%
Born in different state	13,825	77.3%
Foreign born	160	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	148	0.8%
Not a US citizen	46	31.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,593	8.9%
Arab	1,560	8.7%
Italian	1,530	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	101	0.6%
Polish	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	83.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70427

What city is ZIP code 70427 in?

ZIP code 70427 is primarily assigned to Bogalusa, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70427 in?

ZIP code 70427 falls within Washington County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70427?

26% of residents in ZIP code 70427 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70427?

13% 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 70427?

Health data for ZIP code 70427 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 70427 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 70427 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 70427 in?

ZIP code 70427 observes the CST timezone.