ZIP Code 70461, Louisiana
ZIP Code 70461 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 70461 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 34,808. The land area covers 53.52 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 34,808 | ±2,533 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 38 yrs | ±1.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 12,456 | ±820 | 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 | 13,350 | ±767 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 12,456 | ±820 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 894 | ±291 |
| Median Home Value | $273,500 | ±$11,878 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,247 | ±$124 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $89,003 | ±$5,462 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,228 | ±$3,874 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% | ±3.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,967 | ±1,285 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 16,726 | ±1,289 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.9% | ±2.5% |
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 | PK-KG | Slidell, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Slidell, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | Lacombe, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Slidell, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Slidell, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Slidell, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | Slidell, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Lacombe, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | Slidell, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Pearl River, 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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Delta College-Slidell Campus
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College Vocational | 5.6 mi away | 105 Gause Blvd., West, Slidell, LA, 70460-2624 |
9856437730
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SOUTH SLIDELL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 3901 PONTCHARTRAIN DRIVE, SLIDELL, LA, 70458 |
(985) 781-0099
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Northshore Technical Community College
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College | 15.1 mi away | 65556 Centerpoint Blvd., Lacombe, LA, 70445 |
9855451500
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SLIDELL BRANCH
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 555 ROBERT BLVD., SLIDELL, LA, 70458 |
(985) 646-6470
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Nunez Community College
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College | 24.4 mi away | 3710 Paris Rd, Chalmette, LA, 70043 |
5042786467
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CHARLES B. MURPHY PEARLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 6096 FIRST AVENUE, PEARLINGTON, MS, 39572 |
(228) 533-0755
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Southern University at New Orleans
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College | 24.7 mi away | 6400 Press Drive, New Orleans, LA, 70126 |
5042865000
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PEARL RIVER BRANCH
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 64580 HIGHWAY 41, PEARL RIVER, LA, 70452 |
(985) 863-5518
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LACOMBE BRANCH
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 28027 HIGHWAY 190, LACOMBE, LA, 70445 |
(985) 882-7858
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WAVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.4 mi away | 345 COLEMAN AVENUE, WAVELAND, MS, 39576 |
(228) 467-9240
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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 SLIDELL, LA US, located 4.2 miles from ZCTA5 70461. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60.6° | 41.6° | 51.1° | 5.92" | 0.0" |
| February | 64.3° | 45.0° | 54.7° | 4.39" | 0.0" |
| March | 70.1° | 51.6° | 60.8° | 5.26" | 0.1" |
| April | 76.1° | 57.7° | 66.9° | 5.47" | 0.0" |
| May | 83.0° | 65.7° | 74.4° | 5.84" | 0.0" |
| June | 88.2° | 72.1° | 80.1° | 5.75" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.6° | 73.8° | 81.7° | 7.68" | 0.0" |
| August | 89.7° | 73.5° | 81.6° | 7.57" | 0.0" |
| September | 86.7° | 69.7° | 78.2° | 4.95" | 0.0" |
| October | 79.3° | 59.2° | 69.2° | 4.17" | 0.0" |
| November | 69.7° | 49.2° | 59.5° | 4.22" | 0.0" |
| December | 63.0° | 44.1° | 53.5° | 4.95" | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell city | City | 5.8 mi | — |
| Eden Isle CDP | CDP | 6.0 mi | — |
| Pearlington CDP | CDP | 6.4 mi | — |
| Pearl River town | Town | 9.4 mi | — |
| Lacombe CDP | CDP | 14.3 mi | — |
| Nicholson CDP | CDP | 17.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 70461. • 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.