70446 ZIP Code — Loranger, LA

Tangipahoa County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70446 is located in Loranger, Louisiana, within Tangipahoa County. It covers approximately 82.58 square miles and serves a population of 7,208 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 985/225.

About ZIP code 70446

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 $219,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,547. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70446 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

7,208

population

82.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70446 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70446

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70446. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Loranger	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70442 Husser (5.8 mi) 70455 Robert (6.4 mi) 70401 Hammond (8.2 mi) 70437 Folsom (8.6 mi) 70466 Tickfaw (8.8 mi) 70402 Hammond (9.3 mi) 70443 Independence (11.1 mi) 70403 Hammond (11.6 mi) 70435 Covington (15 mi) 70422 Amite (15.2 mi) 70456 Roseland (15.3 mi) 70711 Albany (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,208
Population density	87 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	82.58 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	30.6095
Longitude	-90.3559
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	985/225

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.3%	50.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	27.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	18.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

7,208

Population

People per sq mi

34.1

Median age

$72,547

Median household income

$27,635

Per capita income

$219,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

98.3%

Home ownership

5.3%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

2,593

Housing units

15.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

222

Under 5

234

168

5–9

176

352

10–14

370

292

15–19

307

237

20–24

249

592

25–34

624

465

35–44

489

395

45–54

415

302

55–59

318

107

60–64

113

242

65–74

255

107

75–84

113

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,022	28.1%
18 and over	5,186	71.9%
65 and over	781	10.8%
Median age	34.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.1%

Black or African American 7.7%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

Other race 4.3%

Two or more races 3.9%

Group	Count	%
White	6,004	79.1%
Black or African American	584	7.7%
Hispanic or Latino	378	5%
Other race	327	4.3%
Two or more races	293	3.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.3%	50.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	27.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	18.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.0%	4.7%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 2.5%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 30.6%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 34.1%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	2.5%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	30.6%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	34.1%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$72,547

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%

$50k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 27.2%

$300k–$500k 20.3%

$500k–$1M 4.9%

$1M+ 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$219,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	98.3%
Renter occupied	1.7%
Vacant	13.4%
Single-family detached	75.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	20.5%
2000–2009	23.3%
1990–1999	19.9%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	7.1%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	8.4%
3 bedrooms	65.7%
4 bedrooms	19.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	25.4%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	36.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	87.7%
Propane / LP gas	7.2%
Wood	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,357	59.6%
Cohabiting couple	42	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	524	23.0%
Female householder, no spouse	355	15.6%
Households with children under 18	996	43.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	579	25.4%
Average household size	3.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.6%	36.7%
Married	55.1%	48.1%
Separated	2.7%	0.9%
Widowed	5.7%	2.9%
Divorced	12.9%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 21.1%

HS graduate 44.9%

Some college, no degree 12.4%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	0.6%
Kindergarten	110	5.9%
Elementary school	783	42.3%
High school	668	36.1%
College / grad school	278	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Construction 17.5%

Retail trade 11.8%

Manufacturing 9.5%

Professional & management 8.6%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Other services 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Public administration 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Information 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.8%
Service	11.1%
Sales & office	24.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.1%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.0%
Carpool	1.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.5

Poverty

All people 5.3%

Under 18 years 5.4%

18 and over 5.2%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 2.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.9%
Retirement income	14.8%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	59.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	336	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	10.2%
18–64 years	17.7%
65 and over	46.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.7%
Public insurance	36.0%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,752	93.7%
Spanish	38	0.6%
Other Indo-European	38	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,170	99.5%
Born in same state	7,112	98.7%
Born in different state	5,869	81.4%
Foreign born	58	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	38	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	808	11.2%
Italian	773	10.7%
Arab	207	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	73	1%
English	20	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.6%
Internet access	95.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70446

What city is ZIP code 70446 in?

ZIP code 70446 is primarily assigned to Loranger, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70446 in?

ZIP code 70446 falls within Tangipahoa County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 70446 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 70446 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 70446?

ZIP code 70446 has an estimated population of 7,208 residents, with a density of 87 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70446?

The median home value in ZIP code 70446 is $219,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 70446?

The median household income in ZIP code 70446 is $72,547, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 70446 in?

ZIP code 70446 observes the CST timezone.