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ZIP 70447

Pop. 17,897·Saint Tammany Parish·1st most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$2,225/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.7%
vs US Median
+$260
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 70447 · $2,225
More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,490
1 BR
$1,700
2 BR
$2,000
3 BR
$2,590
4 BR+
$3,000
Research median
$2,000/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,700/yr
At $2,225/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountySaint Tammany Parish
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -3.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70447 (Madisonville, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 56.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,897
Median income
$122,574
Median age
38.7
Renters
4%
Age distribution
30%
15.5%
31.5%
Under 1830%
18–3415.5%
35–5431.5%
55–6411.9%
65+11.1%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
84.6%
White84.6%
Black1.8%
Hispanic10%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
18.9%
22.3%
56.6%
No HS diploma2.2%
HS diploma18.9%
Some college22.3%
Bachelor's+56.6%
Housing tenure
96%
Owner96%
Renter4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70447 in Madisonville, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$117,363 → $122,574
up 4.4%
Population
17,141 → 17,897
up 4.4%
Renter share
6.4% → 4%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
53.4% → 56.6%
+3.2 pts
Median age
37.2 → 38.7
+1.5 yrs

Median household income rose from $117,363 to $122,574 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.4% shift. The population has grown by 4.4% since 2021, moving from about 17,141 residents to roughly 17,897. Renters now make up 4% of households, compared with 6.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 56.6% of adults here, versus 53.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70447 covers Madisonville, LA. The median rent here is $2,225/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,700/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,000/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($122,574/yr), ZIP 70447 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70447?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70447 (Madisonville, LA) is $2,225. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70447 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70447's median rent of $2,225/mo is $260 (13%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70447 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70447 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #1 out of 91 ZIPs tracked at $2,225/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70447?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,225/mo in ZIP 70447. The local median household income is $122,574/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70447?

Rent in ZIP 70447 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 70447 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70447 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,225/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($122,574/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70447 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70447 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 4% of ZIP 70447 households are renters, while 96% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70447 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 70447 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70447 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,225/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 70447's median household income ($122,574/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70447 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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