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ZIP 70401

Part of Hammond, LA
Pop. 21,221·Tangipahoa Parish·76th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,218/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
-$747
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ZIP 70401 · $1,218
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$960
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,100
3 BR
$1,380
4 BR+
$1,830
Research median
$1,100/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,616/yr
At $1,218/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyTangipahoa Parish
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.6% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70401 (Hammond, LA) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,221
Median income
$50,653
Median age
29.9
Renters
54.1%
Age distribution
23.8%
33.3%
19.3%
12%
Under 1823.8%
18–3433.3%
35–5419.3%
55–6412%
65+11.6%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
52.1%
39.3%
White52.1%
Black39.3%
Hispanic4.2%
Asian0.7%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
13.1%
32.2%
26.9%
27.8%
No HS diploma13.1%
HS diploma32.2%
Some college26.9%
Bachelor's+27.8%
Housing tenure
45.9%
54.1%
Owner45.9%
Renter54.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70401 in Hammond, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$42,950 → $50,653
up 17.9%
Population
19,984 → 21,221
up 6.2%
Renter share
51.6% → 54.1%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
35.8% → 27.8%
-8.0 pts
Median age
28.6 → 29.9
+1.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $42,950 to $50,653 across the same window, up 17.9% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 19,984 to 21,221 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.2% change. About 54.1% of households rent today, against 51.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 35.8% to 27.8%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70401 covers Hammond, LA. The median rent here is $1,218/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($50,653/yr), ZIP 70401 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70401?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70401 (Hammond, LA) is $1,218. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70401 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70401's median rent of $1,218/mo is $747 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70401 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70401 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #76 out of 91 ZIPs at $1,218/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70401?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,218/mo in ZIP 70401. The local median household income is $50,653/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70401?

Rent in ZIP 70401 has increased 3.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 70401 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70401 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,218/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($50,653/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70401 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70401 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.1% of ZIP 70401 households are renters, while 45.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 70401 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 70401 compare to the rest of Hammond?

ZIP 70401 is more affordable than Hammond overall. At $1,218/mo, it's $77 below the Hammond citywide median of $1,295/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70401 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70401 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,218/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 70401's median household income ($50,653/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70401 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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