City

Charenton, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Mary County  ·  Louisiana

👥444Population
💰$61,019Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂25.9Median Age
🏠$115,100Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓50.9%College Grads▲ 31% above avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.5% Female 56.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 23.9%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 24.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 8.1%Race
White23.9%
Hispanic2.7%
Black24.1%
Asian0.9%
Other8.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
15%
25–44
37%
45–64
24%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age25.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads50.9% ▲ 31% above avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.4%)
HS Graduate91 (33.8%)
Some College8 (3%)
Associates32 (11.9%)
Bachelors113 (42%)
Graduate Degree24 (8.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 33.8%Some College: 3%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 42%Graduate: 8.9%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad33.8%
Some College3.0%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors42.0%
Graduate8.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.2%Renter: 44.8%Tenure
Owner55.2%
Renter44.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
39%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
12%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,019 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$115,100 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,109/mo
Total Housing Units259
Vacant Units76

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
41%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
1%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
1%
1980s–1990s
39%
2000+
60%
About Charenton, LA

Charenton is a city in Louisiana, located in St. Mary County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 444 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 25.9 years.

Economically, Charenton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,019 is below the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Charenton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,109 per month.

The population of Charenton is well-educated. 50.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 24.1%.

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

ZIP Codes in Charenton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70523 444 $61,019 $115,100 $1,109 4.3% 50.9% 55.2%