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ZIP 70454

Pop. 34,564·Tangipahoa Parish·11th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,771/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.5%
Month-over-Month
+3.3%
vs US Median
-$194
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ZIP 70454 · $1,771
More affordable than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$930
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,230
3 BR
$1,540
4 BR+
$1,630
Research median
$1,230/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,252/yr
At $1,771/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyTangipahoa Parish
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.5% YoY, +3.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70454 (Ponchatoula, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,564
Median income
$71,611
Median age
38.3
Renters
16.3%
Age distribution
28.2%
16.6%
25.1%
13.1%
17%
Under 1828.2%
18–3416.6%
35–5425.1%
55–6413.1%
65+17%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
74%
15.5%
White74%
Black15.5%
Hispanic7.8%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
13.4%
36.2%
29.8%
20.6%
No HS diploma13.4%
HS diploma36.2%
Some college29.8%
Bachelor's+20.6%
Housing tenure
83.7%
16.3%
Owner83.7%
Renter16.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70454 in Ponchatoula, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,581 → $71,611
up 22.2%
Population
30,869 → 34,564
up 12.0%
Renter share
18.5% → 16.3%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
18.9% → 20.6%
+1.7 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 70454 in Ponchatoula, LA now reports about $71,611, up from $58,581 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 30,869 to 34,564 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.0% change. About 16.3% of households rent today, against 18.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70454 covers Ponchatoula, LA. The median rent here is $1,771/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($71,611/yr), ZIP 70454 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70454?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70454 (Ponchatoula, LA) is $1,771. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70454 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70454's median rent of $1,771/mo is $194 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70454 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70454 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #11 out of 91 ZIPs tracked at $1,771/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70454?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,771/mo in ZIP 70454. The local median household income is $71,611/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70454?

Rent in ZIP 70454 has increased 11.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 70454 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70454 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,771/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($71,611/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70454 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 70454 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.3% of ZIP 70454 households are renters, while 83.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70454 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70454 compare to the rest of Ponchatoula?

ZIP 70454 is pricier than Ponchatoula as a whole. At $1,771/mo, it's $2 above the Ponchatoula citywide median of $1,769/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70454 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70454 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,771/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 70454's median household income ($71,611/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70454 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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