City

Bogalusa, LA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Washington County  ·  Louisiana

👥17,564Population
💰$43,838Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$124,000Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓21.9%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊14.1%Unemployment▲ 187% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.6%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 34%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.4%Race
White56.6%
Hispanic5.3%
Black34.0%
Asian0.2%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty25.4% ▲ 154% above avg
College Grads21.9% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment14.1% ▲ 187% above avg
No HS Diploma132 (1.3%)
HS Graduate4,733 (44.9%)
Some College1,826 (17.3%)
Associates1,532 (14.5%)
Bachelors635 (6%)
Graduate Degree1,675 (15.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 44.9%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad44.9%
Some College17.3%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.7%Renter: 38.3%Tenure
Owner61.7%
Renter38.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,838 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$124,000 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$777/mo
Total Housing Units8,424
Vacant Units1,549

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
54%
About Bogalusa, LA

Bogalusa is a city in Louisiana, located in Washington County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 17,564 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Bogalusa is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,838 is below the national average. Approximately 25.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Bogalusa is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $777 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bogalusa is less-educated. 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (56.6%).

Bogalusa, 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 Bogalusa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70427 17,564 $43,838 $124,000 $777 14.1% 21.9% 61.7%

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