City

Castor, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Bienville County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,761Population
💰$37,734Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂31.4Median Age
🏠$88,400Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓29.0%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 51% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.9%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 11%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.5%Race
White85.9%
Hispanic1.6%
Black11.0%
Asian0.1%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
24%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty19.0% ▲ 90% above avg
College Grads29.0% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 51% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.5%)
HS Graduate477 (51.8%)
Some College57 (6.2%)
Associates114 (12.4%)
Bachelors141 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree126 (13.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 51.8%Some College: 6.2%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 15.3%Graduate: 13.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad51.8%
Some College6.2%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors15.3%
Graduate13.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.4%Renter: 17.6%Tenure
Owner82.4%
Renter17.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
18%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,734 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$88,400 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$390/mo
Total Housing Units777
Vacant Units118

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
59%
About Castor, LA

Castor is a city in Louisiana, located in Bienville County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,761 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.4 years.

Economically, Castor is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,734 is well below the national average. Approximately 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Castor is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $88,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $390 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Castor is moderately educated. 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Castor
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71016 1,761 $37,734 $88,400 $390 7.4% 29.0% 82.4%