Hammond
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
Hammond is a city in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, with 19,584 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Natalbany, 3.5 miles NW.
- 19,584residents (2020 Census)
- 43 ftelevation · 13 m
- 14.3 sq miland area · 37.0 km²
- 1,371 / sq mipopulation density
- 70402main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Hammond
Hammond is the largest city in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States, located 45 miles (72 km) east of Baton Rouge and 45 miles (72 km) northwest of New Orleans. Its population was 20,019 in the 2010 U.S. census, and 21,359 at the 2020 population estimates program.
Hammond is home to Southeastern Louisiana University. It is the principal city of the Hammond metropolitan statistical area, which includes all of Tangipahoa Parish and is a part of the Baton Rouge–Hammond combined statistical area.
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Living in Hammond
- Median household income
- $48,166
- Median home value
- $221,400
- Median rent
- $1,061/mo
- Median age
- 27.7
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Hammond had 19,584 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 19,584 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,371 per sq mi (529 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hammond at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Tangipahoa Parish |
| Type | City |
| Population | 19,584 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.29 sq mi (37.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.5060° N, 90.4549° W |
| ZIP codes | 70402, 70401, 70403 |
| Official website | hammond.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2232755 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hammond
- Natalbany3.5 mi NW
- Ponchatoula4.6 mi S
- Tickfaw5.3 mi N
- Albany7.7 mi W
- Springfield7.7 mi SW
- Independence9.5 mi N
- Killian13.0 mi SW
- Amite City16.0 mi N
- Montpelier17.2 mi NW
- Livingston17.4 mi W
- Folsom17.7 mi NE
- Roseland18.1 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Hammond
What county is Hammond in?
Hammond is in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Hammond, LA?
19,584 people lived in Hammond at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hammond, LA?
The main ZIP code is 70402. Other ZIP codes: 70401, 70403.
What is the elevation of Hammond?
43 feet (13 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hammond?
Natalbany (3.5 mi), Ponchatoula (4.6 mi), Tickfaw (5.3 mi), Albany (7.7 mi), Springfield (7.7 mi).
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