70465 ZIP Code — Tangipahoa, LA

Tangipahoa County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70465 is located in Tangipahoa, Louisiana, within Tangipahoa County. It covers approximately 1.01 square miles and serves a population of 638 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 985.

About ZIP code 70465

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $18,269. Poverty affects 64% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 62% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (52%), diabetes (19%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 70465 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

638

population

1.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70465 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70465

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City	Status
Tangipahoa	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	638
Population density	632 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	1.01 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	30.8764
Longitude	-90.5089
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	76.2%	50.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	27.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	18.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

638

Population

632

People per sq mi

23.9

Median age

$18,269

Median household income

$10,592

Per capita income

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

62.4%

Home ownership

63.8%

Poverty rate

27.3%

Unemployment

177

Housing units

4.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	265	41.5%
18 and over	373	58.5%
65 and over	36	5.6%
Median age	23.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 90.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Two or more races 3.3%

White 2.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	600	90.9%
Hispanic or Latino	22	3.3%
Two or more races	22	3.3%
White	16	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.2%	50.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	27.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	18.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.7%

Under $10k 11.3%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 48.9%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 3.8%

$75k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.3%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	48.9%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	3.8%
$75k–$100k	7.5%
$100k–$150k	3.2%
Median income	$18,269

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 70.7%

$50k–$100k 20.7%

$100k–$150k 1.7%

$200k–$300k 6.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	62.4%
Renter occupied	37.6%
Vacant	24.7%
Single-family detached	27.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	65.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	21.9%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	40.5%
1960–1969	14.2%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.7%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	47.8%
4 bedrooms	19.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	22.6%
1 vehicle	47.8%
2 vehicles	12.9%
3 or more	16.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.5%
Electricity	71.5%
Propane / LP gas	3.2%
No fuel used	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	11	5.9%
Cohabiting couple	26	14.0%
Male householder, no spouse	35	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	114	61.3%
Households with children under 18	102	54.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	33	17.7%
Average household size	3.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	71.1%	51.5%
Married	10.2%	6.7%
Separated	6.6%	10.5%
Widowed	1.0%	4.6%
Divorced	11.2%	26.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 34.0%

HS graduate 48.8%

Some college, no degree 6.7%

Associate's degree 3.7%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	64.0%
Bachelor's or higher	4.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	6.9%
Kindergarten	16	7.3%
Elementary school	113	51.8%
High school	70	32.1%
College / grad school	4	1.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.2%

Manufacturing 30.2%

Other services 8.1%

Retail trade 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Professional & management 4.0%

Public administration 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.8%
Service	36.2%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	36.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.9%
Government	8.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.0%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	17.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 63.8%

Under 18 years 87.2%

18 and over 47.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 77.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.4%
Retirement income	9.1%
Supplemental Security	18.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	61.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	52.1%
High blood pressure	49.4%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	18.8%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	5.7%
Asthma	12.5%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	4.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.9%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	45.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.4%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	31.4%
Poor mental health	21.6%
Poor physical health	17.2%
No health insurance	22.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.7%
Visited dentist	37.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	31.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.1%
Under 18	7.5%
18–64 years	38.6%
65 and over	63.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	13.8%
Public insurance	78.1%
No insurance	12.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	567	88.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
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)	638	100.0%
Born in same state	638	100.0%
Born in different state	613	96.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	4	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.2%
Internet access	83.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70465

What city is ZIP code 70465 in?

ZIP code 70465 is primarily assigned to Tangipahoa, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70465 in?

ZIP code 70465 falls within Tangipahoa County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70465?

64% of residents in ZIP code 70465 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 70465 family-oriented?

42% of residents in ZIP code 70465 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70465?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 70465?

Health data for ZIP code 70465 shows elevated rates of obesity (52%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 70465 in?

ZIP code 70465 observes the CST timezone.