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ZIP 70433

Pop. 41,876·Saint Tammany Parish·37th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,527/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.6%
Month-over-Month
+4.2%
vs US Median
-$438
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ZIP 70433 · $1,527
More affordable than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,260
2 BR
$1,520
3 BR
$1,940
4 BR+
$2,270
Research median
$1,520/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
$18,324/yr
At $1,527/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountySaint Tammany Parish
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.6% YoY, +4.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70433 (Covington, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,876
Median income
$81,241
Median age
41.2
Renters
29.6%
Age distribution
22.1%
19.4%
26.6%
20.8%
Under 1822.1%
18–3419.4%
35–5426.6%
55–6411.1%
65+20.8%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
78.9%
White78.9%
Black8.8%
Hispanic8.2%
Asian1%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
19.5%
27.1%
47%
No HS diploma6.4%
HS diploma19.5%
Some college27.1%
Bachelor's+47%
Housing tenure
70.4%
29.6%
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70433 in Covington, LA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,164 → $1,527
up 31.2%
Income
$71,772 → $81,241
up 13.2%
Population
39,957 → 41,876
up 4.8%
Renter share
28.8% → 29.6%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
43.4% → 47%
+3.6 pts
Median age
40.2 → 41.2
+1.0 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 70433 in Covington, LA stood at $1,164 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,527, reflecting a 31.2% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $71,772 to $81,241 across the same window, up 13.2% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 4.8% since 2021, moving from about 39,957 residents to roughly 41,876. College-educated residents now make up 47% of adults here, versus 43.4% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 70433 in Covington, LA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70433 covers Covington, LA. The median rent here is $1,527/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($81,241/yr), ZIP 70433 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70433?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70433 (Covington, LA) is $1,527. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70433 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70433's median rent of $1,527/mo is $438 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70433 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70433 falls in the middle range for Louisiana, ranking #37 out of 91 ZIPs at $1,527/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70433?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,527/mo in ZIP 70433. The local median household income is $81,241/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70433?

Rent in ZIP 70433 has increased 4.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 70433 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70433 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,527/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($81,241/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70433 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70433 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.6% of ZIP 70433 households are renters, while 70.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70433 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70433 compare to the rest of Covington?

ZIP 70433 is more affordable than Covington overall. At $1,527/mo, it's $25 below the Covington citywide median of $1,552/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70433 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70433 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,527/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 70433's median household income ($81,241/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70433 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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