City

Bethany, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Caddo Parish County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,403Population
💰$44,981Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$182,500Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓38.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.2%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 27.3%Other: 5.4%Race
White65.2%
Hispanic2.2%
Black27.3%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
35%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads38.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
HS Graduate326 (37.5%)
Some College97 (11.1%)
Associates111 (12.8%)
Bachelors229 (26.3%)
Graduate Degree107 (12.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 26.3%Graduate: 12.3%Edu
HS Grad37.5%
Some College11.1%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors26.3%
Graduate12.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.8%Renter: 9.2%Tenure
Owner90.8%
Renter9.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,981 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$182,500 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units795
Vacant Units154

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
34%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
44%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
66%
About Bethany, LA

Bethany is a city in Louisiana, located in Caddo Parish County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,403 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.1 years.

Economically, Bethany is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,981 is below the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bethany is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $182,500, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 90.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bethany is moderately educated. 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (65.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bethany
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71007 1,403 $44,981 $182,500 3.0% 38.6% 90.8%