ZIP Code · LA

ZIP 70461

Part of Slidell, LA

Pop. 34,808·Saint Tammany Parish·42nd most expensive ZIP in Louisiana

Median rent (all units)

$1,476/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

-$456

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 70461 · $1,476

More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$970

1 BR

$1,120

2 BR

$1,340

3 BR

$1,710

4 BR+

$2,000

Research median

$1,340/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 70461 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Louisiana

Rent in ZIP 70461 changed +2.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 75 Louisiana ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.0%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($89,003) is $2,225 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,000).

Rank in Slidell

2nd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Slidell.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 70461. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,712/yr

At $1,476/mo median

Location

CitySlidell

StateLA

CountySaint Tammany Parish

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.8% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70461 (Slidell, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 31% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

34,808

Median income

$89,003

Median age

Renters

23.1%

Age distribution

26.7%

18.8%

29%

13.8%

Under 1826.7%

18–3418.8%

35–5429%

55–6411.7%

65+13.8%

Gender

47.6%

52.4%

Male47.6%

Female52.4%

Race & ethnicity

54.4%

25.6%

White54.4%

Black25.6%

Hispanic10.6%

Asian2.2%

Other7.3%

Education (25+)

26.6%

34%

31%

No HS diploma8.4%

HS diploma26.6%

Some college34%

Bachelor's+31%

Housing tenure

76.9%

23.1%

Owner76.9%

Renter23.1%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 70461 in Slidell, LA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,381 → $1,476

up 6.9%

Income

$73,554 → $89,003

up 21.0%

Population

32,042 → 34,808

up 8.6%

Renter share

25.8% → 23.1%

-2.7 pts

Bachelor's+

31.1% → 31%

-0.1 pts

Median age

39.5 → 38

-1.5 yrs

Since 2023, the typical rent in ZIP 70461 in Slidell, LA has climbed from $1,381 to $1,476, a 6.9% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $89,003 today, compared with $73,554 five years earlier. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 8.6% since 2021, moving from about 32,042 residents to roughly 34,808. Renters now make up 23.1% of households, compared with 25.8% five years ago. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 70461 covers Slidell, LA. The median rent here is $1,476/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($89,003/yr), ZIP 70461 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70461?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (about $28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,476/mo in ZIP 70461. The local median household income is $89,003/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70461?

Rent in ZIP 70461 has risen 2.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2022.

How does ZIP 70461 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70461 is in the middle among Louisiana ZIP codes for rent, ranking #42 of 92 at $1,476/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 70461 changed +2.8%, against a typical +3.0% across the 75 Louisiana ZIP codes Zillow tracks.