70444 Zip Code Profile

70444 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Kentwood, Louisiana. Median household income here ($27,899) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $90,700) are fairly typical for the Hammond area.

The average family income here is $41,436/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 70444 is $33,431.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 70444 earn an average of $28,765/year. Women earn only $17,323/year.

3,457 people in 70444 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 70444? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living in 70444 is 35.8 minutes!

The median age here is 38. There are 4,941 men and 5,219 women. The median age for men is 37 while for women the median age is 40.

To give you a sense of the community, 6,238 people (out of the 10,160 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 4,207 homes, and 208 businesses every day. 99 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

70444 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 31 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Alexandria, Egypt!) and -91 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 224 feet above sea levell.

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• Algeries Community
• Hammond Market
• Magnolia Farmers Market

• McComb Farmers Market
• Pine Lake Estates
• Tylertown Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 10,160
• White Population: 6,504
• Black Population: 3,548
• Hispanic Population: 164
• Asian Population: 28
• Hawaiian Population: 7
• Indian Population: 79
• Male Population: 4,941
• Female Population: 5,219
• Median Age: 38
• Median Age of Males: 37
• Median Age of Females: 40

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: West South Central
• State: Louisiana
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: Hammond LA
• County: Tangipahoa
• City: Kentwood
• Longitude: -90.5
• Latitude: 30.9
• Elevation: 225 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 985

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 3,339
• Drive alone: 2,635
• Carpool: 541
• Public transit: 24
• Ride bikes or walk: 99


• Average commute time: 35.8 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 163
•    5 - 9: 299
•    10 - 14: 323
•    15 - 19: 514
•    20 - 24: 440
•    25 - 29: 122
•    30 - 34: 357
•    35 - 39: 97
•    40 - 44: 97
•    45 - 59: 329
•    60 - 89: 224
•    90 plus: 374

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $90,700
• Average Annual Household Income: $32,214
• Businesses: 121
• Employees: 975
• Annual Payroll: $25,358,000
• Average Family Income: $41,436
• Median Family Income: $27,899
• Average Income for Men: $28,765
• Average Income for Women: $17,323

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 01, 06
• Congressional District Land Area: 2402.0, 3075.0
• Sr Senator: David Vitter (R)
• Jr Senator: Mary L. Landrieu (D)
• US House Representative: Steve Scalise (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 105
• State FIPS Code: 22

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View all schools in Kentwood

Primary Schools

Chesbrough Elementary School

68495 Highway 1054

Kentwood, LA 70444

(985) 229-6377

O.W. Dillon Memorial Elementary School

1541 C B Temple Road

Kentwood, LA 70444

(985) 229-8225

Spring Creek Elementary School

72961 Highway 1061

Kentwood, LA 70444

(985) 229-8363

High Schools

Jewel M. Sumner High School

15841 Highway 440

Kentwood, LA 70444

(985) 229-8805

Kentwood High School

603 Ninth Street

Kentwood, LA 70444

(985) 229-2881