City

Baldwin, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Mary County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,757Population
💰$30,761Median HH Income▼ 60% below avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$127,500Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓16.9%College Grads▼ 56% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.9% Female 40.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 25.6%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 63.4%Other: 9.7%Race
White25.6%
Hispanic1.4%
Black63.4%
Other9.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
11%
18–24
6%
25–44
33%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty17.3% ▲ 73% above avg
College Grads16.9% ▼ 56% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (1.1%)
HS Graduate692 (61%)
Some College170 (15%)
Associates68 (6%)
Bachelors110 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree82 (7.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 61%Some College: 15%Associates: 6%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 7.2%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad61.0%
Some College15.0%
Associates6.0%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate7.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 50.3%Renter: 49.8%Tenure
Owner50.3%
Renter49.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$30,761 ▼ 60% below avg
Median Home Value$127,500 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$935/mo
Total Housing Units1,023
Vacant Units233

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
39%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Baldwin, LA

Baldwin is a city in Louisiana, located in St. Mary County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,757 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, Baldwin is a lower-income community. The median household income of $30,761 is well below the national average. Approximately 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Baldwin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $935 per month.

The population of Baldwin is less-educated. 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (63.35%).

Baldwin, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Baldwin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70514 1,757 $30,761 $127,500 $935 4.1% 16.9% 50.3%