ZIP codes
539
Louisiana ZIP Codes & Demographics
Louisiana capital is Baton Rouge (LA); borders Arkansas, Mississippi, Texas. Louisiana ZIP codes, demographics, and median household income — 539 ZIP codes...
Population
4,620,578
Median household income (avg.)
$57,777
77% of U.S. median
Average home value
$170,455
49% of U.S. median
Average rent
$688
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Quick facts about Louisiana
Capital, postal abbreviation, region, and land neighbors — then ZIP demographics below.
- Capital
- Baton Rouge
- Abbreviation
- LA
- Region
- South
- State bird
- Brown pelican
- State flower
- Magnolia
- Motto
- Union, Justice, and Confidence
- Neighboring states (land borders)
Louisiana demographics
Louisiana has 539 ZIP codes across 64 counties on US5, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 4,620,578.
Across ZIP codes with age data, the average median age is about 40.4 years.
Among cities represented in this ZIP set, Denham Springs is among the largest population centers.
Median household income in Louisiana
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Louisiana is about $57,777 — about 23% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
Among ZIPs with income data, 70729 (Erwinville) is near the top at about $143,511, while 70148 (New Orleans) is near the bottom at about $2,499.
Housing in Louisiana
For housing in Louisiana, the average median home value is about $170,455 and the average median rent is about $688.
The most populous ZIP is 70726 (Denham Springs) with about 61,965 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the state.
ZIP codes in Louisiana
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Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Louisiana?
The capital of Louisiana is Baton Rouge. See Quick Facts above for abbreviation, region, and neighbors, then browse ZIP demographics below.
What is the abbreviation for Louisiana?
Louisiana’s USPS postal abbreviation is LA.
What states border Louisiana?
Louisiana shares land borders with Arkansas, Mississippi, Texas. Practice adjacency in the neighboring-states quiz; confirm the list in Quick Facts on this page.
How many ZIP codes are in Louisiana?
Louisiana has 539 ZIP codes on US5 across 64 counties. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.
What are the demographics of Louisiana?
Louisiana has a combined ZIP-area population of about 4,620,578 across 539 ZIP codes. Browse the table on this page for population, income, and housing by ZIP.
What is the median household income in Louisiana?
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Louisiana is about $57,777, about 23% below the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $170,455. Among ZIPs with data, 70729 (Erwinville) is near the top ($143,511) and 70148 (New Orleans) is near the bottom ($2,499).
Where can I find ZIP code lists for Louisiana?
This page lists ZIP codes in Louisiana with population, median household income, and home value. Sort the table or open a ZIP for a full demographics profile.
ZIP rankings in Louisiana
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