Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026

City:	Hammond, Louisiana
Names to Avoid:	Slu, Southeastern Louisiana Univ
Parish:	Tangipahoa Parish
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	1:38:04 AM
Population:	1,634 [See All]
Area Code:	985
Classification:	Unique [Company/Government]
Coordinates:	30.5156, -90.4685
Land Area:	0.123 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/70402/zip-code-70402.asp

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70402 - Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, LA | Tangipahoa County | University

Southeastern Louisiana University

Entity TypeUniversity

LocationHammond, LA

CountyTangipahoa

FacilityPost Office

Coordinates30.5162, -90.4702

CoverageBuilding footprint (Boundary covers 0.08 sq mi)

Key Facts

Exclusive ZIP dedicated to campus mail
USPS Post Office classification
Home to Southeastern LA University
Mail serves 3 business establishments employing around 89 people
Delivers to 1 business address (no residential delivery)
Founded 1925 as Hammond Junior College, third-largest LA university, athletics known as Lions
Began with 40 students; now third-largest university in Louisiana

Entity Type

University

Facility

Post Office

Coordinates

30.5162, -90.4702

Buildings

1

About ZIP Code 70402

Southeastern Louisiana University, founded in 1925 as Hammond Junior College by educator Linus A. Sims, operates under dedicated ZIP code 70402 in Tangipahoa Parish. The institution began when voters approved a bond issue on July 7, 1925, with doors opening on September 14 to just 40 students and five faculty members. Southeastern became a state college in 1928, gained four-year degree authority in 1937, and achieved university status in 1970. Now the third-largest university in Louisiana, the institution is a member of the University of Louisiana System. This postal designation has served the campus for more than two decades.

The 2020 Census counted 1,634 residents within this 0.08-square-mile boundary, with a median age of 19.6 years confirming the undergraduate student population. Nearly 99% of residents live in non-institutional group quarters, consistent with dormitory housing. The athletic teams, known as the Lions, compete in NCAA Division I. Postal records show 5 ZIP+4 codes routing to Southeastern LA University on Ned McGehee Drive. Mail should be addressed to Hammond, LA 70402 with the building name included.

Census Data

Population:	1,634
Median Age:	19.6
Housing Units:	1

Business Data

Establishments:	3
Employment:	89

Delivery Points

Residential:	0
Business:	1

Named Buildings

Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.

Southeastern LA University on Ned Mcgehee

Address Format

[Recipient Name]

[Street Address]

HAMMOND, LA 70402

Useful Links

Southeastern Louisiana UniversityOfficial Website

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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 70402 has 1,634 residents and 1 households (average 12.00 persons per household). The median age is 19.6 years, significantly younger than the state (38.1) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 37.7% male and 62.3% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (51.2%, much higher than the state average of 31.4% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (41.4%, much lower than the state average of 57.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (31.4%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	1,634Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	1,859Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	13,284.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$0Source: Census ACS

Households:	1Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	12.00Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	5.00Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	533	799	1,054	1,295	1,827	1,911	1,917	1,904	1,845	1,804	1,631	1,943	1,859
Decennial Census	1,514	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	1,634	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 19.6

Male Median Age: 19.6

Female Median Age: 19.6

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Group	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	35-39	40-44	60-64	65-69
Male	0	396	216	0	1	0	2	1
Female	2	693	315	4	0	1	1	2
Total	2	1,089	531	4	1	1	3	3

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	677	42.05%
Black:	836	51.93%
Hispanic:*	71	4.41%
Asian:	9	0.56%
American Indian:	2	0.12%
Hawaiian:	0	0%
Other:	15	0.93%
Total:	1,610	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	616	37.70%	19.6 years
Females:	1,018	62.30%	19.6 years
Total:	1,634	100%	19.6 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	1,822	98.01%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	12	0.65%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	6	0.32%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	19	1.34%
Total Population:	1,859	100%
Total Native Population:	1,834	98.66%
Total Foreign-born Population:	25	1.34%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($60,023), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($44,630), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 30.6%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is much lower than the state rate (6.3%). The largest occupation group is Sales (53.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Median Family Income	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Median NonFamily Income	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Median Male Income	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Median Female Income	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$15,481	$15,481	$15,625	$15,714	$0	$0	$0	$0

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	547	29.42%
Unemployed:	22	1.18%
Not In Labor Force:	1,290	69.39%
Total:	1,859	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	26	4.75%
Service:	224	40.95%
Sales and Office:	292	53.38%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	0	0.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	5	0.91%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	547	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (86.90%). The uninsured rate is 1.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (24.00%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	0	0.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	0	0.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	0	0.00%
Some college, no degree:	19	100.00%
Associate's degree:	0	0.00%
Bachelor's degree:	0	0.00%
Graduate or professional degree:	0	0.00%
Total:	19	100%
High school or higher:	19	100.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	0	0.00%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	1,153	60.81%
Public Insurance:	716	37.76%
No Insurance:	27	1.42%
Total:	1,896	100%
Has Health Insurance:	1,869	98.58%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	-666,666,666.0%	-666,666,666.0%	-666,666,666.0%	-666,666,666.0%	-666,666,666.0%	-666,666,666.0%	-666,666,666.0%	-666,666,666.0%	-666,666,666.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	0	0.00%
Kindergarten:	0	0.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	0	0.00%
High school (grades 9-12):	0	0.00%
College or graduate school:	1,859	100.00%
Total:	1,859	100%
Early Childhood:	0	0.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	0	0.00%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

# Residential Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	2,587Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	3Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$810,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$3,603,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	115Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Hammond, LASource: Census
CBSA Number:	25220Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	135,218Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	0.123 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	--Source: Census

Congressional District:	05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	14452.88 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	2232755Source: Census
Place Name:	Hammond city; LouisianaSource: Census

ZIP Code 70402 in Hammond, LA

70402 - Southeastern Louisiana University

Southeastern Louisiana University

Key Facts

About ZIP Code 70402

Named Buildings

Address Format

Useful Links

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 70402

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 70402

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