Ponchatoula
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
Ponchatoula is a city in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, with 7,822 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hammond, 4.6 miles N.
- 7,822residents (2020 Census)
- 26 ftelevation · 8 m
- 4.7 sq miland area · 12.3 km²
- 1,650 / sq mipopulation density
- 70403ZIP code
About Ponchatoula
Ponchatoula is the second-largest city in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. The population was 6,559 at the 2010 census and 7,545 at the time of the 2020 population estimates program.
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Living in Ponchatoula
- Median household income
- $51,161
- Median home value
- $200,300
- Median rent
- $762/mo
- Median age
- 44
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Ponchatoula had 7,822 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,822 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,650 per sq mi (637 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ponchatoula at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Tangipahoa Parish |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,822 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.74 sq mi (12.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.4406° N, 90.4428° W |
| ZIP code | 70403 |
| Official website | ponchatoula.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2261615 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ponchatoula
- Hammond4.6 mi N
- Springfield6.1 mi W
- Natalbany7.9 mi N
- Albany9.3 mi NW
- Tickfaw9.8 mi N
- Killian10.2 mi SW
- Independence14.0 mi N
- Madisonville16.7 mi E
- Livingston18.5 mi W
- Folsom19.8 mi NE
- Covington19.9 mi E
- Mandeville20.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ponchatoula
What county is Ponchatoula in?
Ponchatoula is in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Ponchatoula, LA?
7,822 people lived in Ponchatoula at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ponchatoula, LA?
The ZIP code of Ponchatoula is 70403.
What is the elevation of Ponchatoula?
26 feet (8 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ponchatoula?
Hammond (4.6 mi), Springfield (6.1 mi), Natalbany (7.9 mi), Albany (9.3 mi), Tickfaw (9.8 mi).
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