ZIP Code · LA

ZIP 70726

Part of Denham Springs, LA

Pop. 63,575·Livingston Parish·37th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana

Median rent (all units)

$1,507/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.0%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$425

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 70726 · $1,507

More affordable than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,090

1 BR

$1,120

2 BR

$1,270

3 BR

$1,590

4 BR+

$2,050

Research median

$1,270/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 70726 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Louisiana

Rent in ZIP 70726 changed +5.0% 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 8 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($78,621) is $1,966 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,590); a 4-bedroom is $2,050.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 70816, 8 miles away, rents for 30% less ($1,055/mo), about $5,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 70726. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,084/yr

At $1,507/mo median

Location

CityDenham Springs

StateLA

CountyLivingston Parish

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (5.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.0% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70726 (Denham Springs, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

63,575

Median income

$78,621

Median age

35.4

Renters

27%

Age distribution

25.8%

23.5%

28.9%

12.9%

Under 1825.8%

18–3423.5%

35–5428.9%

55–648.9%

65+12.9%

Gender

47.9%

52.1%

Male47.9%

Female52.1%

Race & ethnicity

73%

13.3%

White73%

Black13.3%

Hispanic10.7%

Asian0.9%

Other2.1%

Education (25+)

32.9%

33.5%

24.7%

No HS diploma8.9%

HS diploma32.9%

Some college33.5%

Bachelor's+24.7%

Housing tenure

73%

27%

Owner73%

Renter27%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 70726 in Denham Springs, LA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,358 → $1,507

up 11.0%

Income

$71,910 → $78,621

up 9.3%

Population

58,949 → 63,575

up 7.8%

Renter share

23.4% → 27%

+3.6 pts

Bachelor's+

24.9% → 24.7%

-0.2 pts

Compared with 2023, rent in ZIP 70726 in Denham Springs, LA has increased by $149 per month, settling near $1,507 after starting the period at $1,358. Household income in the area moved from $71,910 to $78,621 across the same window, up 9.3% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 58,949 to 63,575 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.8% change. About 27% of households rent today, against 23.4% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 70726 in Denham Springs, LA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 70726 covers Denham Springs, LA. The median rent here is $1,507/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($78,621/yr), ZIP 70726 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70726?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (about $29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,507/mo in ZIP 70726. The local median household income is $78,621/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70726?

Rent in ZIP 70726 has risen 5.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2023.

How does ZIP 70726 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70726 is in the middle among Louisiana ZIP codes for rent, ranking #37 of 92 at $1,507/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 70726 changed +5.0%, against a typical +3.0% across the 75 Louisiana ZIP codes Zillow tracks.