The U.S. ZIP Code 70437 is associated with Folsom, LA in St. Tammany County. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $68,138, and approximately 10% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median age in 70437 is estimated to at 49.2 years, and about 26.4% of residents are aged 62 years and older. An estimated 30.0% in this Louisiana region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $34,423. The current population estimate for this region is 7,946.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 70437 is $68,138, while the region's mean household income is $83,137. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $34,423. The per capita income in ZIP Code 70437 of $34,423 is approximately 23.28% more than the per capita income in Louisiana overall of $27,923. An estimated 9.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately3.16% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.0% of the population in 70437 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 11.1% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 6.1% of 70437 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 7.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 24.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 6.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 70437 are older than average. The median age of 49.2 years in ZIP Code 70437 is approximately 29.13% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 26.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.7% of the population in 70437 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.1% are aged 55 to 59 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.3% of 70437 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 7.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 12.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.9% |
| 85 years and over | 1.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 70437 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 70437 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 70437, 85.6% of the population graduated high school, while 30.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 27.9% in this St. Tammany County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 12.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 27.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.9% |
| Associate's degree | 7.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 16.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 13.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 70437, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 4.7% of 70437 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 70437 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (91.0%), followed by Black or African American (7.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.2% |
In ZIP Code 70437, 92.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this St. Tammany County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 92.5% |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.4% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 70437, an estimated 26.8% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 22.6% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this St. Tammany County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 26.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 16.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 22.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 70437 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.3 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 28.64% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.58% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 70437 | 7.78¢/kWh | 7.43¢/kWh | 7.69¢/kWh |
| Louisiana | 11.7¢/kWh | 10.73¢/kWh | 5.28¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.26¢/kWh | 12.76¢/kWh | 8.01¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 70437 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.58 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.94 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.34 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.59 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.58 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.34 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.3 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.63 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.82 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.91 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.13 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.49 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 70437, 59.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 39.7 minutes. Approximately 27.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 70437 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.4% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 70437 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.6% |
| Construction | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 5.4% |
| Retail trade | 5.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.2% |
| Information | 0.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 9.8% |
| Public administration | 9.3% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 70437, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 70437 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this St. Tammany County region was improper use of a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 11 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 2 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 2 |
| Mortgage | 2 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Improper use of your report | 8 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 3 |
| Other transaction problem | 2 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 2 |
| Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage | 1 |
| Other | 1 |