City

Bastrop, LA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Morehouse County  ·  Louisiana

👥20,426Population
💰$36,186Median HH Income▼ 53% below avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$100,400Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓24.0%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊9.3%Unemployment▲ 89% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.5%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 51%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1.7%Race
White44.5%
Hispanic1.5%
Black51.0%
Asian0.7%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty29.8% ▲ 198% above avg
College Grads24.0% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment9.3% ▲ 89% above avg
No HS Diploma411 (3.5%)
HS Graduate4,171 (35.4%)
Some College2,240 (19%)
Associates2,136 (18.1%)
Bachelors1,390 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree1,439 (12.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 19%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 12.2%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad35.4%
Some College19.0%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate12.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.6%Renter: 35.4%Tenure
Owner64.6%
Renter35.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,186 ▼ 53% below avg
Median Home Value$100,400 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$819/mo
Total Housing Units9,425
Vacant Units1,568

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
53%
About Bastrop, LA

Bastrop is a city in Louisiana, located in Morehouse County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 20,426 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Bastrop is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,186 is well below the national average. Approximately 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Bastrop is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $100,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $819 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bastrop is less-educated. 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (51.03%).

Bastrop, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Bastrop
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71220 20,426 $36,186 $100,400 $819 9.3% 24.0% 64.6%

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