Welcome to Ponchatoula ...
The city of Ponchatoula is located in Tangipahoa Parish<1>.
Ponchatoula was established in 1820.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Ponchatoula has a population of 7,388 people<2> (see below for details).
The community of Ponchatoula is near sea level<3>.
Time Zone: Ponchatoula lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Ponchatoula is within the (985) area code.
The ZIP code for Ponchatoula: 70454<4>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Ponchatoula had an population of 7,388 people. This is an increase of 12.64% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 42.63% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Ponchatoula had a population of 6,559 people (or 5.42% of the total population of Tangipahoa Parish). This makes Ponchatoula the parish's 2nd most populous community.
The population of Ponchatoula represents 0.14% of the total population of Louisiana (which has 4,533,372 people), making it the state's 54th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 6,559 people, the population of Ponchatoula increased 26.62% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 5,180 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Ponchatoula.
Communities near Ponchatoula ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Ponchatoula.
- Livingston
(18 miles [29 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Livingston have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Livingston
- Livingston is located in Livingston Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,004 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Livingston <6>
- Independence
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Independence have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Independence
- Independence is located in Tangipahoa Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,918 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Independence <6>
- Killian
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest) - Albany
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Albany have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Albany
- Albany is located in Livingston Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,170 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Albany <6>
- Folsom
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Folsom have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Folsom
- Folsom is located in Saint Tammany Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 871 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Folsom <6>
- Madisonville
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Madisonville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madisonville
- Madisonville is located in Saint Tammany Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 857 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Madisonville <6>
- Tickfaw
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tickfaw
- Tickfaw is located in Tangipahoa Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 780 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tickfaw <6>
- Springfield
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springfield have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springfield
- Springfield is located in Livingston Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 542 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Springfield <6>
- Hammond
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hammond
- Hammond is located in Tangipahoa Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 21,359 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hammond <6>
- Baptist
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baptist
- Baptist is located in Tangipahoa Parish
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Ponchatoula. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Ponchatoula.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Ponchatoula. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Ponchatoula.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Ponchatoula. Our list includes 5 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Ponchatoula.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Ponchatoula ...
Looking for more information about Ponchatoula? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Ponchatoula, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Ponchatoula.
Adding Ponchatoula to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Ponchatoula in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Ponchatoula was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Ponchatoula post office opened in 1855.
We also found Ponchatoula in the book titled List of Post Offices in the United States (1870).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Ponchatoula.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Ponchatoula. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Tangipahoa Parish: www.tangicouncil.com/
The official website for State of Louisiana: louisiana.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Louisiana's parishes, including Tangipahoa, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Ponchatoula. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Ponchatoula - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Ponchatoula). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Ponchatoula or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |