ZIP Code 70450 in Mount Hermon, LA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Mount Hermon, Louisiana
Parish:Washington Parish
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:09:55 AM
Population:2,778 [See All]
Area Code:985
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:30.9182, -90.2701
Land Area:73.561 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 70450 has 2,778 residents and 1,162 households (average 2.39 persons per household). The median age is 43.2 years, older than the state (38.1) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.1% male and 51.9% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (70.6%, much higher than the state average of 57.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (24.4%, much lower than the state average of 31.4% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:2,778Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:2,785Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:3,276Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:37.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$38,133Source: Census ACS
Households:1,162Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.39Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.02Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--2,7693,1522,9553,0782,8932,9642,6742,5062,5262,6172,6482,3322,785
Decennial Census2,884------------------2,778------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 43.2

Male Median Age: 42.5

Female Median Age: 43.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male84901088075637367725580116958395562320
Female887295100734781949557931051298097634232
Total1721622031801481101541611671121732212241631921196552
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,96071.30%
Black:67724.63%
Hispanic:*752.73%
Asian:20.07%
American Indian:180.65%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:170.62%
Total:2,749100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1,33548.06%42.5 years
Females:1,44351.94%43.9 years
Total:2,778100%43.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:2,71697.52%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:692.48%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:2,785100%
Total Native Population:2,785100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
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 $38,133, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $11,412 (42.7%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,252. Family households earn a median of $55,278 versus $33,370 for nonfamily households (a difference of $21,908). By gender, male median income is $83,605 and female is $38,750, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $44,855 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 45.1%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.2%, which is lower than the state rate (6.3%). The largest occupation group is Management (42.6%).

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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)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$26,721$23,750$25,327$25,232$24,537$24,280$27,358$29,392$40,385$48,906$50,125$41,274$38,133
Median Family Income$33,529$35,385$38,088$34,699$37,150$54,261$41,750$60,268$61,619$54,783$69,722$66,250$55,278
Median NonFamily Income$12,596$11,011$13,850$17,703$18,057$18,858$20,995$20,163$23,413$26,042$25,625$22,396$33,370
Median Male Income$33,825$33,750$35,154$30,938$0$48,098$41,438$50,353$53,427$63,341$65,331$77,567$83,605
Median Female Income$33,214$22,453$27,586$27,917$0$21,528$27,321$26,348$27,458$29,148$33,594$48,024$38,750
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:85942.78%
Unemployed:472.34%
Not In Labor Force:1,10254.88%
Total:2,008100%
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)


Management, business, science, and arts:36642.61%
Service:526.05%
Sales and Office:12214.20%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:10412.11%
Production, transportation, and material moving:21525.03%
Total Civilian Employed Population:859100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($208,700), is down $92,600 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $114,200. The median gross rent is $737, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $68 (10.16%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $45. Of occupied housing, owners make up 78.60% (8.52% with a mortgage, 91.48% free-and-clear) and renters 21.40% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 20.76%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$92,600$67,900$58,400$47,000$56,400$59,400$69,100$72,400$114,200$122,300$137,500$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:114.25%
$500 to $999:4818.53%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:20077.22%
Total:259100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$669$672$347$552$567$582$714$749$782$0$0$0$737
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):816.69%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):87071.90%
Renter Occupied:25921.40%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,210100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,21079.24%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):31720.76%
Total Housing Units:1,527100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:88557.96%
Multi-Family Units:372.42%
Other Units:60539.62%
Total Housing Units:1,527100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 13.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 94.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (86.90%). The uninsured rate is 6.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 46.20%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 71.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 24.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 4.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.60 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (62.17%). College enrollment is 2.78%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:633.43%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:482.61%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,05757.54%
Some college, no degree:36119.65%
Associate's degree:542.94%
Bachelor's degree:21211.54%
Graduate or professional degree:422.29%
Total:1,837100%
High school or higher:1,72693.96%
Bachelor's degree or higher:25413.83%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:1,28737.38%
Public Insurance:1,98757.71%
No Insurance:1694.91%
Total:3,443100%
Has Health Insurance:3,27495.09%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty28.4%23.7%21.7%22.8%21.1%24.2%21.1%15.8%16.5%11.6%5.9%7.6%24.1%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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)


Nursery School, Preschool:749.79%
Kindergarten:597.80%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):47062.17%
High school (grades 9-12):13217.46%
College or graduate school:212.78%
Total:756100%
Early Childhood:13317.59%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):66187.43%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 70450 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 12 business establishments, employing about 60 people with an annual payroll of $2,616,000. USPS data shows 1,371 residential mailboxes and 19 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,371Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:19Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,786Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,371Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:12Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$600,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$2,616,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:60Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 70450 is located in Washington Parish, Louisiana, within the Bogalusa, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 14220) and Louisiana's 3rd and 5th Congressional Districts. This Micro area has a population of 45,238 people, about 6.14% of whom live in ZIP Code 70450. It covers 73.561 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.253 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Bogalusa, LASource: Census
CBSA Number:14220Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:45,238Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:73.561 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.253 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:03,05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:6983.32, 14452.88 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


70451 | | 70449

Schools in ZIP Code 70450


ZIP Code 70450 is in the Washington Parish School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Mt. Hermon School 36119 Highway 38
Mt. Hermon, LA 70450
District: Washington Parish School District
Lighthouse Christian Academy 51453 Hwy 443
Loranger, LA 70446
District: Private SchoolNearby
Mater Dolorosa Catholic School 509 Pine St
Independence, LA 70443
District: Private SchoolNearby
Bens Ford Christian School 59253 Mount Pleasant Rd # 2
Bogalusa, LA 70427
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 70450


Southwest Mississippi Community College 1156 College Dr
Summit, MS 39666-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Saint Joseph Seminary College 75376 River Road
St. Benedict, LA 70457
Type: Post Secondary
Southeastern Louisiana University 548 Ned Mcgehee Ave.
Hammond, LA 70402
Type: Post Secondary
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington 1355 Polders Lane
Covington, LA 70433
Type: Post Secondary
Compass Career College 42353 Deluxe Plaza, Suite 16
Hammond, LA 70403
Type: Post Secondary
Delta College Inc 19231 N. 6th Street
Covington, LA 70433-8947
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 10/1/2025], https://www.usps.com
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    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 10/1/2025], https://nces.ed.gov