70461 ZIP Code — Slidell, LA
Saint Tammany County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70461 is located in Slidell, Louisiana, within Saint Tammany County. It covers approximately 53.51 square miles and serves a population of 32,229 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 985.
About ZIP code 70461
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 $258,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($84,973) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
32,229
population
53.51
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70461 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70461
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70461. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Slidell | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
70458 Slidell (8.2 mi)
70460 Slidell (9.7 mi)
39529 Stennis Space Center (10.3 mi)
39520 Bay Saint Louis (12.3 mi)
70129 New Orleans (13.6 mi)
70452 Pearl River (14.1 mi)
70445 Lacombe (18.2 mi)
39466 Picayune (19.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 32,229 |
| Population density | 602 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 103 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 53.51 sq mi |
| Water area | 8.33 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.2475 |
| Longitude | -89.6767 |
| 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 | 28.2% | 36.2% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.6% | 31.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.9% | 24.7% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 9.3% | 8.0% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
32,229
Population
602
People per sq mi
39.0
Median age
$84,973
Median household income
$41,015
Per capita income
$258,800
Median home value
$1,123
Median monthly rent
77.2%
Home ownership
13.0%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
10,028
Housing units
32.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
919
Under 5
934
895
5–9
910
1,279
10–14
1,301
1,319
15–19
1,341
861
20–24
876
1,850
25–34
1,883
2,625
35–44
2,670
1,828
45–54
1,859
1,160
55–59
1,180
999
60–64
1,016
1,284
65–74
1,307
697
75–84
709
261
85+
266
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,020 | 24.9% |
| 18 and over | 24,209 | 75.1% |
| 65 and over | 4,524 | 14.0% |
| Median age | 39.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
51.5%
Black or African American
21.9%
Two or more races
10.6%
Hispanic or Latino
10.1%
Asian
3.4%
Other race
2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,474 | 51.5% |
| Black or African American | 7,869 | 21.9% |
| Two or more races | 3,791 | 10.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,630 | 10.1% |
| Asian | 1,223 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 836 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 36 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.2% | 36.2% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.6% | 31.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.9% | 24.7% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 9.3% | 8.0% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
7.0%
$25k–$35k
7.7%
$35k–$50k
8.1%
$50k–$75k
15.2%
$75k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
18.6%
$150k–$200k
11.5%
$200k+
10.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.5% |
| $200k+ | 10.4% |
| Median income | $84,973 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.3%
$50k–$100k
4.3%
$100k–$150k
7.3%
$150k–$200k
13.6%
$200k–$300k
41.4%
$300k–$500k
24.0%
$500k–$1M
5.1%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $258,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,123 |
| Owner occupied | 77.2% |
| Renter occupied | 22.8% |
| Vacant | 8.0% |
| Single-family detached | 79.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.3% |
| Mobile homes | 5.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.85 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 3.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 29.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 8.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 43.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% |
| 3 or more | 23.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 32.9% |
| Electricity | 64.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Solar | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,561 | 47.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 754 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,105 | 18.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,260 | 27.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,580 | 39.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,360 | 28.8% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.1% | 28.7% |
| Married | 52.9% | 44.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 5.3% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 17.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.4%
Some HS, no diploma
6.6%
HS graduate
21.5%
Some college, no degree
25.1%
Associate's degree
9.2%
Bachelor's degree
19.7%
Graduate / professional
12.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 406 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 370 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,802 | 46.0% |
| High school | 1,915 | 23.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,779 | 21.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.5%
Retail trade
10.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.4%
Construction
8.2%
Manufacturing
8.1%
Professional & management
7.9%
Transportation & utilities
7.4%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Public administration
4.7%
Wholesale trade
4.1%
Other services
3.2%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.4% |
| Service | 15.1% |
| Sales & office | 18.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.5% |
| Production & transportation | 12.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.9% |
| Government | 16.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.9% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 8.2% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.6 |
Poverty
All people
13.0%
Under 18 years
20.6%
18 and over
10.5%
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
25.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.2% |
| Retirement income | 25.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.3% |
| High blood pressure | 34.6% |
| High cholesterol | 35.3% |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 23.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.4% |
| Binge drinking | 20.4% |
| No physical activity | 23.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.6% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.9% |
| Poor mental health | 16.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 12.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.6% |
| Visited dentist | 66.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 11.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,990 | 8.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 7.4% |
| 18–64 years | 13.1% |
| 65 and over | 41.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.4% |
| Public insurance | 36.7% |
| No insurance | 9.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 30,376 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 2,123 | 7.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,575 | 5.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 398 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,196 | 90.6% |
| Born in same state | 28,889 | 89.6% |
| Born in different state | 21,221 | 65.8% |
| Foreign born | 307 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,033 | 9.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 979 | 32.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,588 | 8% |
| Italian | 2,272 | 7% |
| French | 1,882 | 5.8% |
| German | 206 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 183 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 97 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 73 | 0.2% |
| English | 72 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.2% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70461
What city is ZIP code 70461 in?
ZIP code 70461 is primarily assigned to Slidell, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70461 in?
ZIP code 70461 falls within Saint Tammany County, Louisiana.
What is the population of ZIP code 70461?
ZIP code 70461 has an estimated population of 32,229 residents, with a density of 602 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 70461?
The median household income in ZIP code 70461 is $84,973, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70461?
The median home value in ZIP code 70461 is $258,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 70461 in?
ZIP code 70461 observes the CST timezone.