City

Basile, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Evangeline County  ·  Louisiana

👥4,182Population
💰$65,220Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂33.1Median Age
🏠$126,400Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓21.0%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊9.1%Unemployment▲ 86% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.8%Hispanic: 11.8%Black: 11.3%Asian: 0.7%Other: 5.8%Race
White69.8%
Hispanic11.8%
Black11.3%
Asian0.7%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
11%
25–44
31%
45–64
20%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads21.0% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment9.1% ▲ 86% above avg
No HS Diploma26 (1.2%)
HS Graduate874 (41.1%)
Some College487 (22.9%)
Associates291 (13.7%)
Bachelors190 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree256 (12.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 41.1%Some College: 22.9%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 12.1%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad41.1%
Some College22.9%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate12.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,220 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$126,400 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$830/mo
Total Housing Units1,498
Vacant Units367

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
57%
About Basile, LA

Basile is a city in Louisiana, located in Evangeline County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,182 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.1 years.

Economically, Basile is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,220 is near the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Basile is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $126,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $830 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Basile is less-educated. 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (69.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Basile
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70515 4,182 $65,220 $126,400 $830 9.1% 21.0% 79.6%