70744 ZIP Code — Holden, LA

Livingston County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70744 is located in Holden, Louisiana, within Livingston County. It covers approximately 102.95 square miles and serves a population of 5,842 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 225.

About ZIP code 70744

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $130,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,979. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 53 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 70744 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,842

population

102.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70744 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70744

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70744. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Holden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70711 Albany (3.5 mi) 70785 Walker (9 mi) 70754 Livingston (10.1 mi) 70443 Independence (10.1 mi) 70466 Tickfaw (10.5 mi) 70462 Springfield (11.6 mi) 70402 Hammond (11.7 mi) 70401 Hammond (11.9 mi) 70403 Hammond (12.2 mi) 70453 Pine Grove (12.9 mi) 70726 Denham Springs (14.5 mi) 70422 Amite (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,842
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	102.95 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	30.5292
Longitude	-90.6650
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	225

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.8%	38.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	12.3%	30.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	27.7%	27.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	11.2%	4.1%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,842

Population

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$76,979

Median household income

$34,887

Per capita income

$130,900

Median home value

$961

Median monthly rent

93.9%

Home ownership

13.8%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

1,961

Housing units

12.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

272

5–9

270

216

10–14

214

216

15–19

215

102

20–24

102

304

25–34

301

362

35–44

359

443

45–54

439

286

55–59

284

131

60–64

130

326

65–74

324

121

75–84

120

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,521	26.0%
18 and over	4,321	74.0%
65 and over	1,008	17.3%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.7%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Other race 2.7%

Two or more races 2.2%

Black or African American 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	5,398	88.7%
Hispanic or Latino	244	4%
Other race	166	2.7%
Two or more races	133	2.2%
Black or African American	117	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	28	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.8%	38.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	12.3%	30.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	27.7%	27.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	11.2%	4.1%	4.7%

Under $10k 11.6%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 6.1%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k+ 13.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.6%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	6.1%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	10.7%
$200k+	13.7%
Median income	$76,979

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.4%

$50k–$100k 22.9%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k–$300k 10.8%

$300k–$500k 11.5%

$500k–$1M 13.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$130,900
Median rent / month	$961
Owner occupied	93.9%
Renter occupied	6.1%
Vacant	10.6%
Single-family detached	63.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.7%
2010–2019	12.5%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	27.4%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	1.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	45.1%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	13.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.1%
1 vehicle	27.3%
2 vehicles	30.2%
3 or more	34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.9%
Electricity	68.0%
Propane / LP gas	6.1%
Wood	1.9%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,078	58.1%
Cohabiting couple	7	0.4%
Male householder, no spouse	391	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	379	20.4%
Households with children under 18	648	34.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	727	39.2%
Average household size	3.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.0%	30.6%
Married	48.8%	47.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	3.8%	13.2%
Divorced	31.4%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%

Some HS, no diploma 15.9%

HS graduate 43.5%

Some college, no degree 14.4%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.0%
Bachelor's or higher	12.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.1%
Kindergarten	6	0.4%
Elementary school	829	58.6%
High school	380	26.9%
College / grad school	198	14.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Agriculture & mining 18.6%

Construction 16.8%

Manufacturing 13.8%

Professional & management 10.1%

Retail trade 9.8%

Public administration 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Information 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Other services 0.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.5%
Service	5.3%
Sales & office	14.8%
Natural resources & construction	39.7%
Production & transportation	3.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.0%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	52.9

Poverty

All people 13.8%

Under 18 years 14.6%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 63.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.3%
Retirement income	29.4%
Supplemental Security	12.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	21.5%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	28.2%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	58.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	669	15.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.6%
Under 18	10.6%
18–64 years	22.9%
65 and over	33.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.8%
Public insurance	50.7%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,654	96.8%
Spanish	96	1.7%
Other Indo-European	96	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,688	97.4%
Born in same state	5,650	96.7%
Born in different state	4,533	77.6%
Foreign born	38	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	154	2.6%
Not a US citizen	4	2.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	995	17%
Italian	588	10.1%
Arab	485	8.3%
Irish	73	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	65	1.1%
German	17	0.3%
Polish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.8%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70744

What city is ZIP code 70744 in?

ZIP code 70744 is primarily assigned to Holden, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70744 in?

ZIP code 70744 falls within Livingston County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 70744 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 70744 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70744?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 70744 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 70744 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 70744 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 70744 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 70744 in?

ZIP code 70744 observes the CST timezone.