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ZIP 70726

Pop. 63,575·Livingston Parish·43rd most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,492/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.1%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
-$473
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 70726 · $1,492
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,904/yr
At $1,492/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyLivingston Parish
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.1% YoY, -0.7% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

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.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70726 covers Denham Springs, LA. The median rent here is $1,492/mo as of July 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 8.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70726?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70726 (Denham Springs, LA) is $1,492. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70726 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70726's median rent of $1,492/mo is $473 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70726 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70726 falls in the middle range for Louisiana, ranking #43 out of 91 ZIPs at $1,492/mo.

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 (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,492/mo in ZIP 70726. The local median household income is $78,621/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70726?

Rent in ZIP 70726 has increased 8.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 70726 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70726 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,492/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($78,621/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70726 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70726 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27% of ZIP 70726 households are renters, while 73% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70726 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70726 compare to the rest of Denham Springs?

ZIP 70726 is more affordable than Denham Springs overall. At $1,492/mo, it's $22 below the Denham Springs citywide median of $1,514/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70726 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70726 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,492/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 70726's median household income ($78,621/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70726 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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