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ZIP 70706

Pop. 21,833·Livingston Parish·27th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,600/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-7.3%
vs US Median
-$365
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 70706 · $1,600
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,230
3 BR
$1,540
4 BR+
$2,000
Research median
$1,230/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
$19,200/yr
At $1,600/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyLivingston 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, -7.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70706 (Denham Springs, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,833
Median income
$91,070
Median age
35.9
Renters
6.5%
Age distribution
26.8%
22%
23.6%
13.5%
14.1%
Under 1826.8%
18–3422%
35–5423.6%
55–6413.5%
65+14.1%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
87.1%
White87.1%
Black6.6%
Hispanic4.3%
Asian0.7%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
40.3%
28.2%
23.3%
No HS diploma8.2%
HS diploma40.3%
Some college28.2%
Bachelor's+23.3%
Housing tenure
93.5%
Owner93.5%
Renter6.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70706 in Denham Springs, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$84,790 → $91,070
up 7.4%
Population
22,999 → 21,833
down 5.1%
Renter share
13.9% → 6.5%
-7.4 pts
Bachelor's+
20.2% → 23.3%
+3.1 pts

Median household income grew from $84,790 to $91,070 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.4% shift. Headcount in the area went from 22,999 to 21,833 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.1% change. About 6.5% of households rent today, against 13.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 20.2% to 23.3%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70706 covers Denham Springs, LA. The median rent here is $1,600/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($91,070/yr), ZIP 70706 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 70706?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70706 (Denham Springs, LA) is $1,600. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70706 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70706's median rent of $1,600/mo is $365 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70706 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70706 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #27 out of 91 ZIPs tracked at $1,600/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70706?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,600/mo in ZIP 70706. The local median household income is $91,070/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70706?

Rent in ZIP 70706 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 70706 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70706 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,600/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($91,070/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70706 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70706 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 6.5% of ZIP 70706 households are renters, while 93.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70706 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70706 compare to the rest of Denham Springs?

ZIP 70706 is pricier than Denham Springs as a whole. At $1,600/mo, it's $86 above the Denham Springs citywide median of $1,514/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70706 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70706 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,600/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 70706's median household income ($91,070/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70706 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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