Ponchatoula, Louisiana · ZIP 70454

Ponchatoula — ZIP 70454

Ponchatoula (70454) scores 68/100 — Fair for Louisiana. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $250K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share14%

Property crime share86%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index55/100

Avg math proficiency25%

Avg reading proficiency38%

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index42/100

Typical home value$250K

Median rent$1,771/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$250K

Median Rent

$1,771/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,663

Violent Crime

744

Property Crime

2,919

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Ponchatoula High School	09–12	2,067	34%	45%
D.C. Reeves Elementary School	03–04	688	28%	33%
Champ Cooper Elementary School	PK–08	1,163	23%	42%
Martha Vinyard Elementary School	05–06	589	21%	30%
Ponchatoula Junior High School	07–08	723	18%	40%
Tucker Memorial Elementary School	01–02	633	Not reported	Not reported
Perrin Early Learning Center	PK–KG	338	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

33,220

Median Income

$72K

Homeownership

84%

Median Age

38.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 70454 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 70454 has a school score of 55/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 70454 is approximately $250K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 70454 in Ponchatoula has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.