City

Carville, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Iberville County  ·  Louisiana

👥368Population
💰$2,499Median HH Income▼ 97% below avg
🎂30.0Median Age
🏠$216,100Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓18.8%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊32.9%Unemployment▲ 571% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 66.9% Female 33.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 21.7%Hispanic: 10.1%Black: 68.2%Race
White21.7%
Hispanic10.1%
Black68.2%

Age Breakdown

5–17
22%
18–24
9%
25–44
34%
45–64
32%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty55.2% ▲ 452% above avg
College Grads18.8% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment32.9% ▲ 571% above avg
HS Graduate123 (56.4%)
Some College54 (24.8%)
Bachelors13 (6%)
Graduate Degree28 (12.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 56.4%Some College: 24.8%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 12.8%Edu
HS Grad56.4%
Some College24.8%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate12.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.4%Renter: 7.6%Tenure
Owner92.4%
Renter7.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
74%

Financials

Median HH Income$2,499 ▼ 97% below avg
Median Home Value$216,100 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio86.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units132

Income Distribution

Under $25k
68%
$25k–$50k
10%
$100k–$150k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
44%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
42%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
5%
2000+
95%
About Carville, LA

Carville is a city in Louisiana, located in Iberville County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 368 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30 years.

Economically, Carville is a lower-income community. The median household income of $2,499 is well below the national average. Approximately 55.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 32.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Carville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $216,100, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 92.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carville is less-educated. 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (68.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Carville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70721 368 $2,499 $216,100 32.9% 18.8% 92.4%