70402 ZIP Code — Hammond, LA
Tangipahoa County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70402 is located in Hammond, Louisiana, within Tangipahoa County. It covers approximately 0.12 square miles and serves a population of 1,943 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 985.
About ZIP code 70402
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.
Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
1,943
population
0.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70402 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70402
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70402. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hammond | Acceptable |
| Hammond | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
70401 Hammond (1.4 mi)
70403 Hammond (2.9 mi)
70466 Tickfaw (3.3 mi)
70711 Albany (8.3 mi)
70455 Robert (8.8 mi)
70443 Independence (8.9 mi)
70446 Loranger (9.3 mi)
70454 Ponchatoula (11.3 mi)
70744 Holden (11.7 mi)
70462 Springfield (11.8 mi)
70442 Husser (14.4 mi)
70422 Amite (16.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,943 |
| Population density | 16,192 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 105 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.12 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.5156 |
| Longitude | -90.4685 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 985 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
1,943
Population
16,192
People per sq mi
19.6
Median age
$0
Median household income
$2,386
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
7.1%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
554
15–19
723
282
20–24
367
7
25–34
10
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 1,943 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
48.1%
Black or African American
47.2%
Asian
1.9%
Two or more races
1.2%
Hispanic or Latino
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 943 | 48.1% |
| Black or African American | 926 | 47.2% |
| Asian | 38 | 1.9% |
| Two or more races | 23 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.7% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 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
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
100.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,943 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
44.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
38.6%
Retail trade
13.3%
Transportation & utilities
2.3%
Information
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 16.3% |
| Service | 27.9% |
| Sales & office | 53.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 1.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 58.2% |
| Government | 41.1% |
| Self-employed | 0.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 47.9% |
| Carpool | 10.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 42.1% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.2 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.7% |
| High blood pressure | 12.3% |
| High cholesterol | 9.1% |
| Diabetes | 1.6% |
| Heart disease | 0.8% |
| Stroke | 0.5% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| Arthritis | 4.3% |
| Kidney disease | 0.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.1% |
| Cancer | 0.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.0% |
| Binge drinking | 23.9% |
| No physical activity | 22.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.0% |
| Depression | 29.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.5% |
| Poor mental health | 25.6% |
| Poor physical health | 5.8% |
| No health insurance | 13.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.8% |
| Visited dentist | 59.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 73.8% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.9% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.8% |
| Public insurance | 37.5% |
| No insurance | 5.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,943 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 16 | 0.8% |
| 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) | 1,906 | 98.1% |
| Born in same state | 1,895 | 97.5% |
| Born in different state | 1,793 | 92.3% |
| Foreign born | 11 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 37 | 1.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 346 | 17.8% |
| French | 269 | 13.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 10 | 0.5% |
| Arab | 4 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70402
What city is ZIP code 70402 in?
ZIP code 70402 is primarily assigned to Hammond, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70402 in?
ZIP code 70402 falls within Tangipahoa County, Louisiana.
What is the population of ZIP code 70402?
ZIP code 70402 has an estimated population of 1,943 residents, with a density of 15,797 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 70402 in?
ZIP code 70402 observes the CST timezone.