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Hammond, LA
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70401, 70402, 70403.
Population
21,539
Land area
14.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,511
ZIP codes
3
Hammond and its ZIP codes
Hammond at a glance
- Hammond is about 14 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 21st among 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- The median household income is $48,166, 21% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $221,400 and median rent is $1,061 a month.
Local data for Hammond, LA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools6
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks20
- Post Offices2
- Parks13
- Grocery Stores16
- Restaurants192
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies10
- Hospice Care5
- Dialysis Centers3
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers6
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places10
Housing and community stats
Hammond, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,166
Poverty rate
28.9%
Median home value
$221,400
Median rent
$1,061/mo
Homeownership
46.0%
Bachelor's or higher
27.7%
Median age
27.7
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,503), Italian Americans (1,575), French Americans (1,548).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tangipahoa Parish. PPP loans are for Hammond.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,968
47,216 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,248
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$781M
FY 2026, $5,866 per person
How people get to work
Hammond, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.6%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hammond, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
485
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6,827
15.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
64.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hammond, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.3%
U.S. 33.3% +10.0 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
ZIP codes in Hammond
3 in or overlapping Hammond. Population shown
Cities near Hammond
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NatalbanyCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 4.4 |
| PonchatoulaCity | 4.6 mi | 4.7 |
| TickfawVillage | 4.9 mi | 1.6 |
| AlbanyTown | 6.3 mi | 1.3 |
| SpringfieldTown | 6.8 mi | 1.4 |
| IndependenceTown | 9.2 mi | 2.4 |
| KillianTown | 12 mi | 10.9 |
| Amite CityTown | 16 mi | 3.9 |
| LivingstonTown | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| MontpelierVillage | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| RoselandTown | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| FolsomVillage | 19 mi | 2 |
| MadisonvilleTown | 20 mi | 2.5 |
| CovingtonCity | 22 mi | 8 |
| MandevilleCity | 23 mi | 9.3 |
| French SettlementVillage | 24 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hammond, LA in?
- Hammond is in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Hammond, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hammond include 70401, 70402, 70403.
- What is the population of Hammond, LA?
- About 21,539 people live in Hammond, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hammond?
- Nearby places include Natalbany (2.8 mi), Ponchatoula (4.6 mi), Tickfaw (4.9 mi), Albany (6.3 mi), Springfield (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023