Independence, LA (70443) is a small town with a population of about 1,370 people. It is located in Tangipahoa Parish in southeastern Louisiana. Despite its relatively small size, Independence offers an extensive array of transportation options for its citizens and visitors. Public transportation within the city limits includes bus service provided by the Tangipahoa Parish Public Transportation Department. The department runs four routes throughout the city and provides access to major roads such as Highway 51 and Highway 1088. Additionally, a shuttle service is available from the city to nearby Hammond, which is approximately 40 minutes away from Independence by car. For those who need to travel out of state or to more distant locations within Louisiana there are several regional airports located near Independence including New Orleans International Airport and Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. These options provide convenient access to air travel for those living in or visiting Independence.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Independence (zip 70443) takes 34.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Independence (zip 70443) get to work:
- 84.7% drive their own car alone
- 11.1% carpool with others
- 1.9% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit