ZIP Code 70726 Demographics & Data

Denham Springs, LA (ZIP Code 70726) Profile

Louisiana

Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 70726

The U.S. ZIP Code 70726 is associated with Denham Springs, LA in Livingston County. An estimated 23.8% in this Louisiana region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $29,593. The median household income is at $64,607, while an estimated 9% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 57,487.

Population in 70726

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 70726 is 57,487.

Denham Springs, LA

The 70726 ZIP Code is associated with Denham Springs, LA in Livingston County.

Area Codes associated with 70726

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 70726 include 225.

Sunrise / Sunset in 70726

Sunrise: 6:44 am
Sunset: 7:18 pm
Sunrise in 70726 6:44 am
Sunrise in 70726 7:18 pm

Weather forecast for 70726

Overnight's forecast for 70726: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 70726

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 70726 Good

Internet in 70726

Approximately 91.2% of households in ZIP Code 70726 have a computer, while about 82.0% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 70726

In ZIP Code 70726, the gender split is approximately 50.6% female and an estimated 49.4% male.

Health Insurance in 70726

Approximately 8.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 70726 (Denham Springs, LA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 70726

The median household income in ZIP Code 70726 is $64,607, while the region's mean household income is $82,061. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,593. The per capita income in ZIP Code 70726 of $29,593 is approximately 5.98% more than the per capita income in Louisiana overall of $27,923. An estimated 9.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 5.26% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.1% of the population in 70726 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 16.7% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 3.0% of 70726 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 70726. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 70726

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 5.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 9.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 11.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 16.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 19.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 7.6%
$200,000 or more per year 4.2%

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 70726

Residents of ZIP Code 70726 are younger than average. The median age of 34.0 years in ZIP Code 70726 is approximately 10.76% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.9% of the population in 70726 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.4% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.3% of 70726 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 70726. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 70726

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.9%
5 to 9 years 7.4%
10 to 14 years 8.1%
15 to 19 years 7.4%
20 to 24 years 7.0%
25 to 34 years 14.9%
35 to 44 years 14.4%
45 to 54 years 12.4%
55 to 59 years 4.9%
60 to 64 years 4.7%
65 to 74 years 7.9%
75 to 84 years 2.9%
85 years and over 1.3%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 70726 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 70726. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 70726

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 70726 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 70726 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 70726 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 70726

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 70726. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 70726. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 70726

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Education levels in ZIP Code 70726

In ZIP Code 70726, 87.7% of the population graduated high school, while 23.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 33.5% in this Livingston County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 70726

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 3.8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 8.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 33.5%
Some college, no degree 22.9%
Associate's degree 7.4%
Bachelor's degree 16.2%
Graduate or professional degree 7.7%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 70726. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 70726

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 70726, 98.3% is one race, while 1.7% are two or more races. Approximately 5.7% of 70726 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 70726 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (88.7%), followed by Black or African American (10.1%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 70726. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 70726

Industry Percent
White 88.7%
Black or African American 10.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.4%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 70726

In ZIP Code 70726, 93.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.4% 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 Livingston County region.

Language Spoken in 70726

Language Spoken Percent
English only 93.8%
Spanish 4.3%
Other Indo-European languages 1.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.4%
Other languages 0.4%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 70726. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 70726

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 70726, an estimated 34.6% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 15.9% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Livingston County region.

Age of Housing in 70726

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 5.4%
Built between 2010 and 2013 8.8%
Built between 2000 and 2009 34.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 15.9%
Built between 1980 and 1989 11.1%
Built between 1970 and 1979 12.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 6.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 2.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 2.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 70726. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 70726 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 70726 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.29 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 28.4% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.73% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 70726. This visualizes electricity rates in 70726 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 70726

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 70726 8.2¢/kWh 8.25¢/kWh 6.42¢/kWh
Louisiana 11.42¢/kWh 9.76¢/kWh 5.37¢/kWh
United States 16.41¢/kWh 13.1¢/kWh 8.44¢/kWh

Solar Power in 70726

Month ZIP Code 70726 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.4 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.15 3 6.31
Mar 5.48 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.73 5.13 7.3
May 5.64 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.29 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.27 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.5 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.66 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.73 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.21 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.39 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 70726. This visualizes solar power levels in 70726 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 70726

In 70726, 65.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 33.7 minutes. Approximately 22.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 70726 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.9% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 70726 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 70726. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 70726

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.7%
Construction 11.9%
Manufacturing 10.4%
Wholesale trade 3.9%
Retail trade 9.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.7%
Information 1.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 22.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.2%
Other services, except public administration 3.8%
Public administration 4.7%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 70726 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 70726, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 70726 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Livingston County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 70726. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 70726

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 449
Credit reporting or credit repair services 393
Debt collection 87
Credit card or prepaid card 19
Checking or savings account 18
Other 48
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 70726

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 400
Improper use of your report 210
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 130
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 109
Attempts to collect debt not owed 67
Other 98
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 70726. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.