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ZIP Code 70443
Independence, Louisiana

ZIP code 70443 is in Independence, located in Tangipahoa County, Louisiana, within the Hammond metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 10,229. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $33,075, and about 2% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
10,229
Census ZCTA
County
Tangipahoa
FIPS 22105
Median income (est.)
$33,075
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
77.123 mi²
+ 0.594 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityIndependence, LA
CountyTangipahoa County (FIPS 22105)
StateLouisiana (FIPS 22)
Metro Area (MSA)Hammond, LA Metro Area (25220)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates30.632673, -90.53458
Land / Water Area77.123 mi² land · 0.594 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 4,270 individual tax returns filed in 70443 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
41.4%
$25K–$50K
26.5%
$50K–$75K
12.7%
$75K–$100K
7.7%
$100K–$200K
9.8%
$200K+
1.9%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 15% of 70443's total adjusted gross income, from 2% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($33,075) 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 70443's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$33,075
▲ 7.9%
Filers earning $200K+
1.9%
▲ 0.3 pt
Total filers
4,270
▼ 1.4%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/70443/soi?year=… $30K 2020 $31K 2021 $33K 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 70443 ZCTA.

2000
9,551
 
2010
10,232
▲ +7.1%
2020
10,229
▼ -0.0%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number214472
City AliasesIndependence

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70443 in?

ZIP code 70443 is in Tangipahoa County, Louisiana (county FIPS code 22105).

What city is ZIP code 70443?

The primary USPS city for 70443 is Independence, LA.

What metro area (MSA) is 70443 in?

70443 is part of the Hammond, LA Metro Area (MSA code 25220).

What is the population of ZIP code 70443?

The 2020 Census population of 70443 was 10,229 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 70443?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 70443 is about $33,075, with around 2% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.