City

Breaux Bridge, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Martin County  ·  Louisiana

👥26,570Population
💰$58,342Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$151,600Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓24.3%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.7%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 29.6%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2.7%Race
White61.7%
Hispanic4.5%
Black29.6%
Asian1.1%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty19.0% ▲ 90% above avg
College Grads24.3% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma204 (1.4%)
HS Graduate7,385 (49.8%)
Some College1,671 (11.3%)
Associates1,969 (13.3%)
Bachelors1,034 (7%)
Graduate Degree2,576 (17.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 49.8%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad49.8%
Some College11.3%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.5%Renter: 22.5%Tenure
Owner77.5%
Renter22.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,342 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$151,600 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$938/mo
Total Housing Units11,884
Vacant Units2,009

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Breaux Bridge, LA

Breaux Bridge is a city in Louisiana, located in St. Martin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 26,570 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Breaux Bridge is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,342 is below the national average. Approximately 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Breaux Bridge is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $151,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $938 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Breaux Bridge is less-educated. 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (61.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Breaux Bridge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70517 26,570 $58,342 $151,600 $938 3.6% 24.3% 77.5%