City

Ball, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Rapides County  ·  Louisiana

👥5,384Population
💰$72,744Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂33.7Median Age
🏠$176,900Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓31.7%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.6%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 5.4%Asian: 1.2%Other: 3%Race
White84.6%
Hispanic4.2%
Black5.4%
Asian1.2%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
29%
45–64
21%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads31.7% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma59 (1.8%)
HS Graduate1,274 (38.4%)
Some College407 (12.3%)
Associates523 (15.8%)
Bachelors202 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree849 (25.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 25.6%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College12.3%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate25.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.1%Renter: 14.9%Tenure
Owner85.1%
Renter14.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,744 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$176,900 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,146/mo
Total Housing Units2,261
Vacant Units309

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Ball, LA

Ball is a city in Louisiana, located in Rapides County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,384 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.7 years.

Economically, Ball is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,744 is near the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ball is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $176,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,146 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ball is moderately educated. 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ball
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71405 5,384 $72,744 $176,900 $1,146 4.2% 31.7% 85.1%