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ZIP Code 70427
Bogalusa, Louisiana

ZIP code 70427 is in Bogalusa, located in Washington County, Louisiana, within the Bogalusa metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 17,941. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $31,392, and about 1% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
17,941
Census ZCTA
County
Washington
FIPS 22117
Median income (est.)
$31,392
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
147.413 mi²
+ 2.841 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityBogalusa, LA
CountyWashington County (FIPS 22117)
StateLouisiana (FIPS 22)
Metro Area (MSA)Bogalusa, LA Micro Area (14220)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates30.744198, -89.91208
Land / Water Area147.413 mi² land · 2.841 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 6,460 individual tax returns filed in 70427 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
43.0%
$25K–$50K
27.2%
$50K–$75K
13.6%
$75K–$100K
7.0%
$100K–$200K
7.9%
$200K+
1.2%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 15% of 70427's total adjusted gross income, from 1% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($31,392) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 70427's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$31,392
▲ 7.7%
Filers earning $200K+
1.2%
▼ 0.3 pt
Total filers
6,460
▼ 0.3%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/70427/soi?year=… $28K 2020 $29K 2021 $31K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 70427 ZCTA.

2000
20,787
 
2010
20,033
▼ -3.6%
2020
17,941
▼ -10.4%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number211001
City AliasesBogalusa, Lees Creek, Mitch, Mitchell City, Plainview, Rio

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70427 in?

ZIP code 70427 is in Washington County, Louisiana (county FIPS code 22117).

What city is ZIP code 70427?

The primary USPS city for 70427 is Bogalusa, LA.

What metro area (MSA) is 70427 in?

70427 is part of the Bogalusa, LA Micro Area (MSA code 14220).

What is the population of ZIP code 70427?

The 2020 Census population of 70427 was 17,941 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 70427?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 70427 is about $31,392, with around 1% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.