70436 ZIP Code — Fluker, LA

Tangipahoa County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70436 is located in Fluker, Louisiana, within Tangipahoa County. It covers approximately 6.96 square miles and serves a population of 339 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 225/985.

About ZIP code 70436

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. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (18%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70436 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

339

population

6.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70436 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70436

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70436. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fluker	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70456 Roseland (2.7 mi) 70422 Amite (5.7 mi) 70444 Kentwood (5.8 mi) 70441 Greensburg (11.5 mi) 70443 Independence (13.1 mi) 70442 Husser (14.4 mi) 39657 Osyka (16.1 mi) 70450 Mount Hermon (17.1 mi) 70453 Pine Grove (17.6 mi) 70446 Loranger (17.9 mi) 70466 Tickfaw (18.1 mi) 70401 Hammond (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	339
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	6.96 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	30.8181
Longitude	-90.5334
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	225/985

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.6%	50.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	8.2%	27.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	18.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

339

Population

People per sq mi

49.8

Median age

Median household income

$41,995

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

74.4%

Home ownership

54.3%

Poverty rate

15.4%

Unemployment

121

Housing units

42.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	81	23.9%
18 and over	258	76.1%
65 and over	30	8.8%
Median age	49.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 83.2%

White 16.8%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	282	83.2%
White	57	16.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.6%	50.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	8.2%	27.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	18.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.7%

$10k–$15k 27.2%

$35k–$50k 25.6%

$150k–$200k 47.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	27.2%
$35k–$50k	25.6%
$150k–$200k	47.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 36.6%

$200k–$300k 63.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	74.4%
Renter occupied	25.6%
Vacant	18.3%
Single-family detached	60.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.2%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	20.9%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	18.3%
1970–1979	38.6%
1960–1969	22.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	77.8%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	27.2%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	25.6%
3 or more	47.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.2%
Electricity	72.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	93	74.4%
Cohabiting couple	32	25.6%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	32	25.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	30	24.0%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.2%	22.9%
Married	74.8%	77.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 31.4%

HS graduate 25.7%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 29.6%

Graduate / professional 13.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	68.6%
Bachelor's or higher	42.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	35	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.8%

Other services 17.1%

Agriculture & mining 16.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.0%

Construction 15.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	82.9%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	48.1%
Government	35.8%
Self-employed	16.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	16.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 54.3%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 39.9%

Married-couple families 36.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.0%
Retirement income	24.0%
Supplemental Security	27.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.0%
High blood pressure	48.1%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	18.0%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.1%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	43.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.7%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	29.1%
Poor mental health	20.3%
Poor physical health	16.6%
No health insurance	20.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	41.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	28.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.7%
Public insurance	53.7%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	293	86.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	339	100.0%
Born in same state	339	100.0%
Born in different state	277	81.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70436

What city is ZIP code 70436 in?

ZIP code 70436 is primarily assigned to Fluker, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70436 in?

ZIP code 70436 falls within Tangipahoa County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70436?

54% of residents in ZIP code 70436 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 70436?

Health data for ZIP code 70436 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 70436 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 70436 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 70436?

ZIP code 70436 has an estimated population of 339 residents, with a density of 49 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 70436 in?

ZIP code 70436 observes the CST timezone.