70427 Zip Code Profile

70427 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Bogalusa, Louisiana. Median household income here ($23,923) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($76,800) are significantly above average for the Bogalusa area.

The average family income here is $38,210/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 70427 is $29,955.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 70427 earn an average of $29,862/year. Women earn only $16,578/year.

6,973 people in 70427 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

The median age here is 39 . There are 9,511 men and 10,522 women. The median age for men is 38 while for women the median age is 41.

To give you a sense of the community, 11,763 people (out of the 20,033 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 8,167 homes, and 615 businesses every day. 112 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

70427 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 31 degrees latitude ( Fun Fact : this is the same latitude as Shanghai, China!) and -90 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 127 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population:20,033
• White Population:13,070
• Black Population:6,753
• Hispanic Population:424
• Asian Population:120
• Hawaiian Population:16
• Indian Population:185
• Male Population:9,511
• Female Population:10,522
• Median Age:39
• Median Age of Males:38
• Median Age of Females:41

• Geography

• Region:South
• Division:West South Central
• State:Louisiana
• CBSA Type:Micropolitan
• CBSA Name:Bogalusa LA
• County:Washington
• City: Bogalusa
• Longitude:-89.9
• Latitude:30.8
• Elevation:128 feet above sea levele
• Area code:985

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters:6,865
• Drive alone:5,542
• Carpool:1,137
• Public transit:23
• Ride bikes or walk:112


• Average commute time:30.0 minutes.
•    0 - 5:488
•    5 - 9:1,077
•    10 - 14:1,433
•    15 - 19:982
•    20 - 24:344
•    25 - 29:129
•    30 - 34:610
•    35 - 39:167
•    40 - 44:131
•    45 - 59:641
•    60 - 89:275
•    90 plus:588

• The Economics

• Average House Value:$76,800
• Average Annual Household Income:$29,725
• Businesses:335
• Employees:4,242
• Annual Payroll:$144,780,000
• Average Family Income:$38,210
• Median Family Income:$23,923
• Average Income for Men:$29,862
• Average Income for Women:$16,578

• The Politics

• Congressional District:01
• Congressional District Land Area:2402.0
• Sr Senator: David Vitter (R)
• Jr Senator: Mary L. Landrieu (D)
• US House Representative: Steve Scalise (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code:117
• State FIPS Code:22

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View all schools in Bogalusa

Primary Schools

Byrd Avenue Elementary School

1600 Byrd Avenue

Bogalusa, LA 70427

(985) 735-6246

Denhamtown Elementary School

1101 Avenue M

Bogalusa, LA 70427

(985) 735-6482

Northside School

517 Mississippi Avenue

Bogalusa, LA 70427

(985) 732-3308

Superior Avenue Elementary School

625 Superior Avenue

Bogalusa, LA 70427

(985) 735-5656

Middle Schools

Bogalusa Junior High School

1403 North Avenue

Bogalusa, LA 70427

(985) 732-3706

Pleasant Hill Elementary School

725 Avenue C

Bogalusa, LA 70427

(985) 732-9771

High Schools

Bogalusa High School

100 M.J. Israel Drive

Bogalusa, LA 70427

(985) 735-8161

Other Schools

Columbia Street School

1010 Columbia Street

Bogalusa, LA 70427

(985) 735-1920

Long Avenue School

1100 Long Avenue

Bogalusa, LA 70427

(985) 732-7416

Terrace Elementary School

510 Derbigney Street

Bogalusa, LA 70427

(985) 732-3926