City

Cameron, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cameron County  ·  Louisiana

👥326Population
💰$52,059Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$134,400Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓29.9%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.4% Female 42.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 1.8%Other: 6.8%Race
White86.5%
Hispanic0.3%
Black1.8%
Other6.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
13%
18–24
23%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.97
Below Poverty3.1% ▼ 69% below avg
College Grads29.9% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (2.6%)
HS Graduate65 (33.5%)
Some College18 (9.3%)
Associates48 (24.7%)
Bachelors7 (3.6%)
Graduate Degree51 (26.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 33.5%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 24.7%Bachelors: 3.6%Graduate: 26.3%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad33.5%
Some College9.3%
Associates24.7%
Bachelors3.6%
Graduate26.3%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,059 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$134,400 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units411
Vacant Units257

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
39%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
12%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
71%
About Cameron, LA

Cameron is a city in Louisiana, located in Cameron County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 326 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Cameron is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,059 is below the national average. Approximately 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Cameron is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $134,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cameron is moderately educated. 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cameron
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70631 326 $52,059 $134,400 3.7% 29.9% 100.0%