1st Advantage MortgageIn Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, the typical household earns $56,760 a year and the typical rent is $1,003. Whatever your own numbers, compare written offers on APR, fees and total cost, and verify the lender is licensed in Louisiana before sharing details.
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- Tangipahoa Parish, LA: the basics
- The Tangipahoa Parish job picture
- What Tangipahoa Parish households earn
- What it costs to live in Tangipahoa Parish
- Cities, towns and CDPs in Tangipahoa Parish
- Tangipahoa Parish next to its neighbors
- A Tangipahoa Parish household budget, worked through
- Tangipahoa Parish households compared
- Before borrowing in Tangipahoa Parish
- A Tangipahoa Parish borrower's checklist
- Louisiana rules that apply in Tangipahoa Parish
- Related local guides
- Frequently asked questions
Tangipahoa Parish, LA: the basics
The latest five-year Census estimate puts Tangipahoa Parish's population at 136,738; only 9 of Louisiana's 64 county-level areas are larger. Packed into 791 square miles, that is close to 173 residents for every square mile of land. The federal metro definitions (OMB, July 2023) place it in the Hammond, LA metropolitan area. The Census Bureau counts 9 places in the county (8 incorporated, 1 census-designated); the largest is Hammond, with about 21,539 residents, or 16% of the county.
The Tangipahoa Parish job picture
The biggest employer of Tangipahoa Parish residents, by industry, is education and health care at 26% of workers, followed by retail trade (12%). The sharpest difference from the state is in transportation, warehousing and utilities, at 9% locally and 6% for Louisiana. The survey's unemployment rate for Tangipahoa Parish averages 6.0% over 2020 to 2024 (state: 6.3%). Long commutes are common here: 26% of workers spend 45 minutes or longer getting to work. 6.1% of households have no vehicle.
| Where residents work | Tangipahoa Parish | Difference from Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Education and health care | 26.2% | +0.7 pts |
| Retail trade | 12.5% | +1.4 pts |
| Construction | 9.3% | +1.0 pts |
| Arts, lodging and food service | 9.2% | 0.0 pts |
| Transportation, warehousing and utilities | 8.5% | +2.6 pts |
| Professional and administrative services | 8.0% | -1.9 pts |
Industry shapes paperwork. Salaried and public jobs are easy to verify, while hourly, tipped, commission or contract earners in Tangipahoa Parish should have bank statements and tax returns ready.
What Tangipahoa Parish households earn
The median household income in Tangipahoa Parish is $56,760; statewide it is $60,756, so Tangipahoa Parish runs 7% below Louisiana as a whole. In the state ranking that is 27th of 64.
| Yearly household income | Tangipahoa Parish | Gap to Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 31.3% | +0.6 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 42.6% | +3.3 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 20.4% | -1.7 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 5.6% | -2.2 pts |
About 31% of households earn under $35,000, while 26% clear $100,000. Census counts 19.2% of Tangipahoa Parish residents in poverty, against 18.9% across Louisiana. For a borrower in Tangipahoa Parish, the county median is only context: a lender looks at the income you can document, so pay stubs, benefit letters or tax returns matter more than any average.
What it costs to live in Tangipahoa Parish
A typical Tangipahoa Parish rental runs $1,003 a month including utilities, which is 6% below Louisiana. 57% of renting households spend 30% or more of income on rent, and 30% spend half or more. Home values center on $212,900, or 3.8 years of median income. 70% of Tangipahoa Parish households own their home and 30% rent. Median construction year: 1993.
| Home costs | Tangipahoa Parish | Louisiana | U.S. middle county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,003/mo | $1,064/mo | $877/mo |
| Median home value | $212,900 | $216,500 | $185,300 |
| Owners | 70% | 67% | 75% |
| Rent-burdened renters | 57% | 55% | 45% |
| Burdened owners | 28% | 28% | n/a |
| Mobile homes | 19.0% | 12.6% | n/a |
High rent burdens leave little slack. If you are borrowing to consolidate, make sure the new payment is lower than the ones it replaces.
Cities, towns and CDPs in Tangipahoa Parish
Here are the 9 most populous of the county's 9 Census places, with income and rent from the same 2020 to 2024 survey. About 31% of Tangipahoa Parish residents live in one of the 9. Tickfaw has the highest median household income on the list ($54,125) and Tangipahoa the lowest ($20,144), counting places with at least 500 residents. Median rent ranges from $762 in Ponchatoula to $1,081 in Natalbany. This guide covers each of the 9 places and the rural areas around them.
| Place | Type | Population | Median income | Median rent | From county center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond | city | 21,539 | $48,166 | $1,061 | 9 mi |
| Ponchatoula | city | 7,808 | $51,161 | $762 | 13 mi |
| Amite City | town | 4,048 | $44,636 | $927 | 10 mi |
| Natalbany | CDP | 2,416 | $32,483 | $1,081 | 7 mi |
| Independence | town | 2,207 | $40,268 | $964 | 6 mi |
| Kentwood | town | 2,087 | $31,364 | $1,022 | 23 mi |
| Roseland | town | 1,070 | $45,856 | $868 | 12 mi |
| Tickfaw | village | 857 | $54,125 | $1,000 | 6 mi |
| Tangipahoa | village | 522 | $20,144 | $917 | 19 mi |
CDPs are unincorporated communities the Census Bureau defines for counting.
Tangipahoa Parish next to its neighbors
Six nearby counties, 23 to 38 miles away by the straight-line distance between their centers. Income ranges from $41,934 in St. Helena Parish to $81,202 in St. Tammany Parish; 3 of these neighbors top Tangipahoa Parish's median. The list crosses into Mississippi, where different lending rules and regulators apply.
| County | Miles | Median household income | Median rent | Homeownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangipahoa Parish | - | $56,760 | $1,003/mo | 70% |
| St. Helena Parish, LA | 23 mi | $41,934 | $870/mo | 79% |
| Livingston Parish, LA | 23 mi | $80,122 | $1,151/mo | 81% |
| Washington Parish, LA | 27 mi | $45,380 | $774/mo | 69% |
| St. Tammany Parish, LA | 31 mi | $81,202 | $1,332/mo | 79% |
| St. John the Baptist Parish, LA | 33 mi | $66,630 | $1,334/mo | 77% |
| Pike County, MS | 38 mi | $43,814 | $919/mo | 67% |
A Tangipahoa Parish household budget, worked through
Here is the Tangipahoa Parish median household run through a simple DTI check. Your numbers will differ.
- $4,730 a month: gross income for a household at the Tangipahoa Parish median
- 21% goes to median rent ($1,003)
- At 35%, room after rent is $652 a month
- Under a 45% cap, $2,128 total minus rent leaves $1,126
Car, student loan and card payments come out of that room first. Try your own numbers in the calculator.
Tangipahoa Parish households compared
21% of Tangipahoa Parish adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or more. The uninsured rate is 7.3%, against 7.8% for Louisiana.
| Indicator | Tangipahoa Parish | All of Louisiana | U.S. county median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 | 38.0 | 41.5 |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.8% | 27.0% | 22.2% |
| No high school diploma | 16.3% | 12.7% | n/a |
| No health insurance | 7.3% | 7.8% | 7.8% |
| No vehicle | 6.1% | 8.4% | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Poverty rate | 19.2% | 18.9% | 13.2% |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 6.0% | 6.3% | 4.4% |
| Commute length | Tangipahoa Parish |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 26.8% |
| 15 to 29 min | 31.3% |
| 30 to 44 min | 16.1% |
| 45 to 59 min | 10.5% |
| 60+ min | 15.2% |
Before borrowing in Tangipahoa Parish
Where the Tangipahoa Parish numbers stand out, and why it matters for a loan:
- Keeping the car running. At 26% with long commutes, repairs are a frequent Tangipahoa Parish emergency; first decide if the car is worth fixing.
- 19% mobile homes. Many are not titled as real estate, so home-equity options may not apply; an unsecured loan is the usual route.
- Free help first. 19% of residents live below the poverty line; utility, rent and food programs cost nothing to repay (free options).
- Rent squeeze. 57% of renters spend 30%+ of income on rent; borrow only if the loan cuts what you pay overall.
A Tangipahoa Parish borrower's checklist
Steps that save money for Tangipahoa Parish residents:
- Price the Tangipahoa Parish expense first and borrow that amount, no more.
- Collect three written offers and compare APR and total repaid.
- Look the lender up with the state regulator first.
- Keep a small cushion so one surprise bill does not mean another loan.
Louisiana rules that apply in Tangipahoa Parish
No county office licenses personal lenders. For Tangipahoa Parish, check the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions. Federal complaints: consumerfinance.gov. Statewide data and rules: Louisiana guide.
Related local guides
The Louisiana guide covers the whole state.
Frequently asked questions
What does a typical Tangipahoa Parish household make?
About $56,760 a year at the median (ACS 2020-24), 7% below the Louisiana median.
What do renters pay in Tangipahoa Parish?
$1,003 a month at the median, about 21% of median household income.
I own my home in Tangipahoa Parish. Personal loan or HELOC?
A HELOC uses the house as collateral; a personal loan usually does not. With 70% of homes owner-occupied here, many readers can compare both in writing.
What are the biggest places in Tangipahoa Parish?
By population: Hammond, Ponchatoula, Amite City, Natalbany, Independence. The county has 9 Census places in all.
Is the fit check different in Tangipahoa Parish?
No. It is identical everywhere, and it never looks at your neighborhood.