ZIP Code 70438, Louisiana
ZIP Code 70438 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 70438 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in St. Tammany Parish / Tangipahoa Parish / Washington Parish, Louisiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 19,349. The land area covers 347.88 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,349 | ±1,154 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs | ±2.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,969 | ±554 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 9,385 | ±574 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,969 | ±554 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,416 | ±313 |
| Median Home Value | $168,400 | ±$15,054 |
| Median Gross Rent | $824 | ±$62 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,864 | ±$5,425 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,373 | ±$3,228 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% | ±4.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,271 | ±872 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.1% | ±3.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 8,130 | ±691 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 77.7% | ±5.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 277,615 (2024)
ID: 166017
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PARISH PRESIDENT
PO BOX 628, COVINGTON LA 70434-0628
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Bogalusa, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Bogalusa, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-05 | Bogalusa, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Franklinton, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Folsom, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | Franklinton, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Franklinton, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Franklinton, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Franklinton, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Mt. Hermon, LA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Saint Joseph Seminary College
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College | 21.9 mi away | 75376 River Road, St. Benedict, LA, 70457 |
9858672232
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WASHINGTON PARISH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 825 FREE STREET, FRANKLINTON, LA, 70438 |
(985) 839-7806
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Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington
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College Vocational | 24.2 mi away | 1355 Polders Lane, Covington, LA, 70433 |
98589238261224
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THOMAS BRANCH
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 30390 HIGHWAY 424, FRANKLINTON, LA, 70438 |
(985) 848-7061
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ENON BRANCH
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 14073 HIGHWAY 16, FRANKLINTON, LA, 70438 |
(985) 839-9385
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BOGALUSA BRANCH
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 304 AVENUE F, BOGALUSA, LA, 70427 |
(985) 735-1961
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FOLSOM BRANCH
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Library | 15.6 mi away | 82393 RAILROAD AVENUE, FOLSOM, LA, 70437 |
(985) 796-9728
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LEE ROAD BRANCH
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Library | 18.1 mi away | 79213 HIGHWAY 40, COVINGTON, LA, 70435 |
(985) 893-6284
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PROGRESS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.3 mi away | 5071 MT. HERMAN ROAD, MCCOMB, MS, 39648 |
(601) 542-5501
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WALTHALL COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 19.5 mi away | 707 UNION ROAD, TYLERTOWN, MS, 39667 |
(601) 876-4348
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BOGALUSA, LA US, located 15.1 miles from ZCTA5 70438. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61.3° | 38.7° | 50.0° | 6.14" | 0.0" |
| February | 65.8° | 42.4° | 54.1° | 4.64" | 0.0" |
| March | 72.1° | 48.3° | 60.2° | 5.14" | 0.2" |
| April | 78.9° | 54.8° | 66.9° | 4.38" | 0.0" |
| May | 85.4° | 63.2° | 74.3° | 4.51" | 0.0" |
| June | 90.5° | 70.1° | 80.3° | 7.76" | 0.0" |
| July | 92.4° | 72.1° | 82.3° | 6.35" | 0.0" |
| August | 92.0° | 71.9° | 82.0° | 5.83" | 0.0" |
| September | 88.8° | 67.7° | 78.2° | 4.72" | 0.0" |
| October | 81.0° | 56.7° | 68.8° | 5.33" | 0.0" |
| November | 70.8° | 45.9° | 58.4° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| December | 63.9° | 40.9° | 52.4° | 4.93" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklinton town | Town | 2.7 mi | — |
| Bogalusa city | City | 15.0 mi | — |
| Folsom village | Village | 15.7 mi | — |
| Rio CDP | CDP | 16.4 mi | — |
| Varnado village | Village | 16.4 mi | — |
| Sun village | Village | 17.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 70438. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.