ZIP Code 70443 — Independence town, LA Demographics & Data

ZIP code 70443 covers Independence, LA in Tangipahoa Parish with a population of about 8,359.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 37.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area code 985; U.S. House district LA-5; the NEW ORLEANS media market.

Median household income in ZIP 70443 is about $59,333 — about 21% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 21.7%; unemployment rate near 12.7%; 17.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 16.0 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Education; about 6.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 9.2 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $145,700 — about 58% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $695 (about 40% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 77.5% (about 12.0 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 70443 in Independence, LA, a household would need roughly $40,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $936. That sits below the local median household income ($59,333), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for Independence town, LA show little to no average snow and around 63.8 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 331 for ZIP 70443 (Independence town, LA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.