70444 ZIP Code — Kentwood, LA

Tangipahoa County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70444 is located in Kentwood, Louisiana, within Tangipahoa County. It covers approximately 244.61 square miles and serves a population of 9,883 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 985.

About ZIP code 70444

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $165,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,973. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70444 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

9,883

population

244.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70444 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70444

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70444. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kentwood	Acceptable
Kentwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70436 Fluker (5.8 mi) 70456 Roseland (6.7 mi) 39657 Osyka (10.5 mi) 70422 Amite (11.4 mi) 70450 Mount Hermon (12.8 mi) 70441 Greensburg (13.8 mi) 39652 Magnolia (15.1 mi) 70442 Husser (16.1 mi) 70443 Independence (18.3 mi) 39648 Mccomb (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,883
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	244.61 sq mi
Water area	0.86 sq mi
Latitude	30.8900
Longitude	-90.4835
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	52.7%	50.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	27.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	18.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.0%	3.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

9,883

Population

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$59,973

Median household income

$30,089

Per capita income

$165,400

Median home value

$738

Median monthly rent

83.3%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

9.7%

Unemployment

4,139

Housing units

16.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

201

Under 5

215

304

5–9

326

349

10–14

373

251

15–19

268

329

20–24

352

692

25–34

741

404

35–44

433

989

45–54

1,058

241

55–59

258

212

60–64

228

475

65–74

509

288

75–84

308

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,091	21.2%
18 and over	7,792	78.8%
65 and over	1,659	16.8%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.2%

Black or African American 28.7%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Other race 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	6,342	62.2%
Black or African American	2,927	28.7%
Two or more races	545	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	318	3.1%
Other race	41	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	28	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.7%	50.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	27.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	18.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.0%	3.0%	4.7%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 18.1%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 9.4%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	18.1%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	9.4%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	19.0%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$59,973

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.6%

$50k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 19.2%

$200k–$300k 21.2%

$300k–$500k 11.4%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,400
Median rent / month	$738
Owner occupied	83.3%
Renter occupied	16.7%
Vacant	22.3%
Single-family detached	57.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.9%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	26.9%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	55.9%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	41.1%
3 or more	30.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.6%
Electricity	75.7%
Propane / LP gas	14.6%
Wood	3.6%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,831	49.6%
Cohabiting couple	83	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	769	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,012	27.4%
Households with children under 18	1,214	32.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,220	33.0%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.0%	36.1%
Married	49.5%	42.0%
Separated	7.7%	2.4%
Widowed	2.5%	11.2%
Divorced	11.2%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 11.1%

HS graduate 42.4%

Some college, no degree 17.3%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.2%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.8%
Bachelor's or higher	16.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	112	5.1%
Kindergarten	324	14.8%
Elementary school	971	44.4%
High school	440	20.1%
College / grad school	338	15.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.1%

Retail trade 11.7%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Construction 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Public administration 6.6%

Other services 6.3%

Professional & management 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	18.4%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.3%
Government	20.8%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.3%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.3

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 14.3%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 16.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.1%
Retirement income	20.7%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.4%
High blood pressure	43.6%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	36.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	23.7%
Poor mental health	18.8%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	50.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	22.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	322	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.1%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	18.5%
65 and over	53.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.4%
Public insurance	49.0%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,467	95.8%
Spanish	49	0.5%
Other Indo-European	49	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,827	99.4%
Born in same state	9,724	98.4%
Born in different state	7,084	71.7%
Foreign born	103	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	56	0.6%
Not a US citizen	54	96.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,453	14.7%
Italian	1,065	10.8%
Arab	977	9.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	42	0.4%
Polish	25	0.3%
English	13	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	89.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70444

What city is ZIP code 70444 in?

ZIP code 70444 is primarily assigned to Kentwood, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70444 in?

ZIP code 70444 falls within Tangipahoa County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 70444 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 70444 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 70444?

Health data for ZIP code 70444 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70444?

The median home value in ZIP code 70444 is $165,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 70444?

ZIP code 70444 has an estimated population of 9,883 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 70444 in?

ZIP code 70444 observes the CST timezone.