City

Calhoun, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Ouachita Parish County  ·  Louisiana

👥7,450Population
💰$74,429Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$215,800Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓44.1%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 1%Other: 1.1%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic4.1%
Black1.0%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
33%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads44.1% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma62 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,054 (22.1%)
Some College787 (16.5%)
Associates761 (16%)
Bachelors577 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree1,526 (32%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 22.1%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 32%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad22.1%
Some College16.5%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate32.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.4%Renter: 14.6%Tenure
Owner85.4%
Renter14.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,429 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$215,800 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$965/mo
Total Housing Units3,665
Vacant Units605

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
64%
About Calhoun, LA

Calhoun is a city in Louisiana, located in Ouachita Parish County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,450 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Calhoun is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,429 is near the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Calhoun is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $215,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $965 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Calhoun is well-educated. 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Calhoun
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71225 7,450 $74,429 $215,800 $965 5.8% 44.1% 85.4%