City

Boyce, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Rapides County  ·  Louisiana

👥5,672Population
💰$59,764Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$176,800Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓29.2%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.8%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 23.5%Asian: 0.8%Other: 0.2%Race
White72.8%
Hispanic2.6%
Black23.5%
Asian0.8%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
18%
45–64
34%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads29.2% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma54 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,307 (36.9%)
Some College631 (17.8%)
Associates512 (14.5%)
Bachelors431 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree603 (17%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 17%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad36.9%
Some College17.8%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.8%Renter: 30.2%Tenure
Owner69.8%
Renter30.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,764 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$176,800 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$907/mo
Total Housing Units2,848
Vacant Units759

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
60%
About Boyce, LA

Boyce is a city in Louisiana, located in Rapides County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,672 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Boyce is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,764 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Boyce is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $176,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $907 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Boyce is moderately educated. 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (72.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Boyce
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71409 5,672 $59,764 $176,800 $907 2.3% 29.2% 69.8%