Independence
Town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
Independence is a town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, with 1,635 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 89 ft (27 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tickfaw, 4.2 miles S.
- 1,635residents (2020 Census)
- 89 ftelevation · 27 m
- 2.4 sq miland area · 6.3 km²
- 675 / sq mipopulation density
- 70443ZIP code
About Independence
Independence, originally known as Uncle Sam, is a town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 1,665 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Hammond MSA.
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Living in Independence
- Median household income
- $40,268
- Median home value
- $147,000
- Median rent
- $964/mo
- Median age
- 30
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Independence had 1,635 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,635 |
|---|---|
| Density | 675 per sq mi (261 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Independence at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Tangipahoa Parish |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,635 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.42 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.6361° N, 90.5052° W |
| ZIP code | 70443 |
| Official website | townofindependence.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2237025 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Independence
- Tickfaw4.2 mi S
- Natalbany6.1 mi S
- Amite City6.7 mi N
- Roseland8.8 mi N
- Hammond9.5 mi S
- Montpelier9.6 mi W
- Albany10.6 mi SW
- Ponchatoula14.0 mi S
- Springfield14.7 mi S
- Greensburg16.6 mi NW
- Tangipahoa16.6 mi N
- Livingston17.3 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Independence
What county is Independence in?
Independence is in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Independence, LA?
1,635 people lived in Independence at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Independence, LA?
The ZIP code of Independence is 70443.
What is the elevation of Independence?
89 feet (27 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Independence?
Tickfaw (4.2 mi), Natalbany (6.1 mi), Amite City (6.7 mi), Roseland (8.8 mi), Hammond (9.5 mi).
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