70466 ZIP Code — Tickfaw, LA

Tangipahoa County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70466 is located in Tickfaw, Louisiana, within Tangipahoa County. It covers approximately 34.33 square miles and serves a population of 10,435 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 985.

About ZIP code 70466

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 $168,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $61,457. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70466 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

10,435

population

34.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70466 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70466

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70466. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tickfaw	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70401 Hammond (2.3 mi) 70402 Hammond (3.3 mi) 70443 Independence (5.6 mi) 70403 Hammond (6 mi) 70711 Albany (7.1 mi) 70446 Loranger (8.8 mi) 70455 Robert (10.4 mi) 70744 Holden (10.5 mi) 70442 Husser (12.8 mi) 70422 Amite (13.1 mi) 70462 Springfield (13.7 mi) 70454 Ponchatoula (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,435
Population density	304 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	34.33 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	30.5594
Longitude	-90.4912
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	44.8%	50.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	24.2%	27.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	28.0%	18.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

10,435

Population

304

People per sq mi

33.6

Median age

$61,457

Median household income

$26,826

Per capita income

$168,600

Median home value

$824

Median monthly rent

68.1%

Home ownership

26.2%

Poverty rate

13.2%

Unemployment

2,920

Housing units

11.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

638

Under 5

604

318

5–9

301

168

10–14

159

209

15–19

198

253

20–24

239

1,193

25–34

1,131

423

35–44

400

607

45–54

575

485

55–59

460

356

60–64

338

502

65–74

476

149

75–84

141

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,340	22.4%
18 and over	8,095	77.6%
65 and over	1,380	13.2%
Median age	33.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.1%

Black or African American 21.2%

Two or more races 7.7%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

Other race 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,182	65.1%
Black or African American	2,336	21.2%
Two or more races	852	7.7%
Hispanic or Latino	589	5.3%
Other race	32	0.3%
Asian	21	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.8%	50.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	24.2%	27.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	28.0%	18.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.0%	4.7%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 20.6%

$75k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	20.6%
$75k–$100k	7.6%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	12.1%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$61,457

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.4%

$50k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 33.2%

$200k–$300k 17.6%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,600
Median rent / month	$824
Owner occupied	68.1%
Renter occupied	31.9%
Vacant	17.1%
Single-family detached	55.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.8%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	18.1%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	22.0%
1970–1979	20.7%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	0.2%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	12.0%
2 bedrooms	19.9%
3 bedrooms	62.3%
4 bedrooms	4.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	35.6%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	22.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.7%
Electricity	81.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,769	53.8%
Cohabiting couple	194	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	670	20.4%
Female householder, no spouse	657	20.0%
Households with children under 18	1,063	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	916	27.8%
Average household size	3.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.7%	25.0%
Married	43.9%	50.8%
Separated	1.2%	0.9%
Widowed	2.9%	12.0%
Divorced	11.3%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 23.0%

Some HS, no diploma 14.3%

HS graduate 33.7%

Some college, no degree 14.2%

Associate's degree 2.9%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	62.7%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	89	5.9%
Kindergarten	147	9.8%
Elementary school	647	43.0%
High school	307	20.4%
College / grad school	314	20.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 14.2%

Education & healthcare 13.5%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Retail trade 11.3%

Professional & management 11.3%

Other services 8.2%

Public administration 7.6%

Construction 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.8%
Service	26.5%
Sales & office	14.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	23.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.6%
Carpool	18.3%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.1

Poverty

All people 26.2%

Under 18 years 49.9%

18 and over 19.4%

Married-couple families 7.3%

Female-led households 59.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.3%
Retirement income	15.0%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	32.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	18.8%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	17.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	53.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	482	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	18.1%
65 and over	55.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.0%
Public insurance	55.6%
No insurance	10.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,193	88.1%
Spanish	254	2.8%
Other Indo-European	254	2.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,157	97.3%
Born in same state	10,151	97.3%
Born in different state	8,337	79.9%
Foreign born	6	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	278	2.7%
Not a US citizen	96	34.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	827	7.9%
French	785	7.5%
Arab	241	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	22	0.2%
Irish	13	0.1%
English	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.5%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70466

What city is ZIP code 70466 in?

ZIP code 70466 is primarily assigned to Tickfaw, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70466 in?

ZIP code 70466 falls within Tangipahoa County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70466?

26% of residents in ZIP code 70466 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70466?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70466?

The median home value in ZIP code 70466 is $168,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 70466?

ZIP code 70466 has an estimated population of 10,435 residents, with a density of 304 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 70466 in?

ZIP code 70466 observes the CST timezone.