70433 ZIP Code — Covington, LA
Saint Tammany County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70433 is located in Covington, Louisiana, within Saint Tammany County. It covers approximately 48.67 square miles and serves a population of 40,598 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 985.
About ZIP code 70433
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $305,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
The gap between median ($76,753) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
40,598
population
48.67
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70433 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70433
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70433. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Covington | Acceptable |
| Covington | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
70447 Madisonville (7.7 mi)
70448 Mandeville (8.8 mi)
70435 Covington (9.1 mi)
70471 Mandeville (10.2 mi)
70455 Robert (11.5 mi)
70420 Abita Springs (11.6 mi)
70437 Folsom (11.7 mi)
70445 Lacombe (14.1 mi)
70454 Ponchatoula (16.2 mi)
70431 Bush (16.2 mi)
70446 Loranger (16.5 mi)
70403 Hammond (19.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 40,598 |
| Population density | 834 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 103 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 48.67 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.13 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.4545 |
| Longitude | -90.1443 |
| 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 | 34.0% | 36.2% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.0% | 31.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.6% | 24.7% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 9.3% | 8.0% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
40,598
Population
834
People per sq mi
40.5
Median age
$76,753
Median household income
$45,513
Per capita income
$305,200
Median home value
$1,336
Median monthly rent
69.2%
Home ownership
10.8%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
13,076
Housing units
45.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,169
Under 5
1,267
1,095
5–9
1,186
1,212
10–14
1,314
1,259
15–19
1,365
914
20–24
991
2,592
25–34
2,808
2,680
35–44
2,904
2,303
45–54
2,495
1,247
55–59
1,352
1,288
60–64
1,395
2,371
65–74
2,569
879
75–84
953
475
85+
515
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,938 | 22.0% |
| 18 and over | 31,660 | 78.0% |
| 65 and over | 7,762 | 19.1% |
| Median age | 40.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79%
Black or African American
9.2%
Two or more races
4.8%
Hispanic or Latino
3.7%
Other race
1.2%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,299 | 79% |
| Black or African American | 3,881 | 9.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,026 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,544 | 3.7% |
| Other race | 501 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 457 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 421 | 1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.0% | 36.2% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.0% | 31.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.6% | 24.7% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 9.3% | 8.0% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
5.3%
$25k–$35k
5.6%
$35k–$50k
13.5%
$50k–$75k
16.4%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
16.8%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k+
11.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.0% |
| $200k+ | 11.8% |
| Median income | $76,753 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.2%
$50k–$100k
2.1%
$100k–$150k
3.9%
$150k–$200k
12.3%
$200k–$300k
27.2%
$300k–$500k
32.4%
$500k–$1M
15.6%
$1M+
3.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $305,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,336 |
| Owner occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter occupied | 30.8% |
| Vacant | 8.9% |
| Single-family detached | 71.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.9% |
| Mobile homes | 5.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 21.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 27.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.3% |
| 3 or more | 16.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.8% |
| Electricity | 60.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,296 | 50.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 732 | 4.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,634 | 15.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,911 | 29.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,316 | 32.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,614 | 33.9% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| Married | 55.1% | 50.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 10.8% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 12.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
20.0%
Some college, no degree
20.9%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
28.8%
Graduate / professional
16.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 708 | 7.9% |
| Kindergarten | 494 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,826 | 43.0% |
| High school | 2,249 | 25.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,630 | 18.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.7%
Retail trade
11.5%
Professional & management
10.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.9%
Construction
7.1%
Finance & real estate
7.1%
Other services
6.8%
Wholesale trade
5.2%
Manufacturing
4.0%
Public administration
3.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Agriculture & mining
2.8%
Information
2.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.6% |
| Service | 16.7% |
| Sales & office | 22.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.3% |
| Production & transportation | 5.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.1% |
| Government | 10.4% |
| Self-employed | 8.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.2% |
| Carpool | 7.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 10.9% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.7 |
Poverty
All people
10.8%
Under 18 years
16.9%
18 and over
9.1%
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
26.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.0% |
| Retirement income | 22.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.4% |
| High blood pressure | 34.5% |
| High cholesterol | 36.9% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 24.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.3% |
| Binge drinking | 20.1% |
| No physical activity | 22.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.0% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 11.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 69.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.2% |
| Teeth loss | 10.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,631 | 5.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.8% |
| Under 18 | 6.4% |
| 18–64 years | 11.1% |
| 65 and over | 30.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.6% |
| Public insurance | 36.0% |
| No insurance | 6.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,162 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 971 | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 835 | 2.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 81 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 55 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 38,739 | 95.4% |
| Born in same state | 38,590 | 95.1% |
| Born in different state | 28,959 | 71.3% |
| Foreign born | 149 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,859 | 4.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,195 | 64.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 6,706 | 16.5% |
| French | 4,550 | 11.2% |
| Arab | 2,351 | 5.8% |
| Polish | 678 | 1.7% |
| German | 546 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 459 | 1.1% |
| Dutch | 274 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 59 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 20 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.8% |
| Internet access | 97.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70433
What city is ZIP code 70433 in?
ZIP code 70433 is primarily assigned to Covington, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70433 in?
ZIP code 70433 falls within Saint Tammany County, Louisiana.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 70433?
45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70433?
The median home value in ZIP code 70433 is $305,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 70433?
ZIP code 70433 has an estimated population of 40,598 residents, with a density of 834 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 70433?
The median household income in ZIP code 70433 is $76,753, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 70433 in?
ZIP code 70433 observes the CST timezone.