The U.S. ZIP Code 70447 is associated with Madisonville, LA in St. Tammany County. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $106,090, and approximately 4% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median age in 70447 is estimated to at 35.9 years, and about 13.0% of residents are aged 62 years and older. An estimated 51.3% in this Louisiana region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $39,738. The current population estimate for this region is 15,474.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 70447 is $106,090, while the region's mean household income is $120,163. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $39,738. The per capita income in ZIP Code 70447 of $39,738 is approximately 42.31% more than the per capita income in Louisiana overall of $27,923. An estimated 3.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 62.11% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 27.2% of the population in 70447 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 14.3% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 2.7% of 70447 residents earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 2.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 3.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 12.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 27.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 11.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 13.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 70447 are younger than average. The median age of 35.9 years in ZIP Code 70447 is approximately 5.77% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 67.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 13.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.1% of the population in 70447 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 13.9% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.6% of 70447 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 9.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 9.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 9.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 18.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 3.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.0% |
| 85 years and over | 0.6% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 70447 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 34.6% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 70447 is high blood pressure, as approximately 30.3% of adults 18 and older in this St. Tammany County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 22.8% |
| High blood pressure | 30.3% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.3% |
| Current asthma | 8.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 7.8% |
| High cholesterol | 34.6% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 70447 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 88.3% of those 18 and above in 70447 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 70447 include sleeping less than 7 hours (34.5% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (33.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.3% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 74.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 79.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 73.0% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.4% |
| Current smoking | 14.0% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 17.8% |
| Obesity | 33.0% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 34.5% |
In ZIP Code 70447, 95.0% of the population graduated high school, while 51.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 15.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 17.3% in this St. Tammany County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 17.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.7% |
| Associate's degree | 4.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 35.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 15.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 70447, 98.6% is one race, while 1.4% are two or more races. Approximately 4.8% of 70447 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 70447 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (94.4%), followed by Black or African American (4.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.1% |
In ZIP Code 70447, 97.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% 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 | 97.3% |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 70447, an estimated 44.3% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 15.1% of homes in the region were built in 2014 or later, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959 in this St. Tammany County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 15.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 10.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 44.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 3.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 70447 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.42 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 31.55% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.75% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 70447 | 11.07¢/kWh | 10.12¢/kWh | 6.76¢/kWh |
| Louisiana | 11.25¢/kWh | 10.72¢/kWh | 5.74¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 70447 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.65 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.96 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.46 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.93 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.79 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.52 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.3 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.54 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.76 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.97 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.45 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.68 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 70447, 72.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 34.9 minutes. Approximately 19.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 70447 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.1% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 2.7% of 70447 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.7% |
| Construction | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 5.0% |
| Retail trade | 7.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.9% |
| Information | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 15.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 19.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 8.6% |
| Public administration | 5.9% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 70447, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 70447 in the past 12 months. Credit card or prepaid card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this St. Tammany County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 14 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 4 |
| Mortgage | 3 |
| Checking or savings account | 2 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 7 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 6 |
| Improper use of your report | 2 |
| Trouble during payment process | 2 |
| Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage | 1 |
| Other | 8 |