City

Chatham, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,806Population
💰$45,000Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$76,200Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓22.8%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 80% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.3%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 25.9%Other: 6.6%Race
White65.3%
Hispanic0.4%
Black25.9%
Other6.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
4%
25–44
28%
45–64
31%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads22.8% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 80% below avg
No HS Diploma28 (2.7%)
HS Graduate447 (43.1%)
Some College191 (18.4%)
Associates135 (13%)
Bachelors87 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree149 (14.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 43.1%Some College: 18.4%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 14.4%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad43.1%
Some College18.4%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate14.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.8%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,000 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$76,200 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$721/mo
Total Housing Units982
Vacant Units248

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
57%
About Chatham, LA

Chatham is a city in Louisiana, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,806 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Chatham is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,000 is below the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Chatham is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $76,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $721 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chatham is less-educated. 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (65.34%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chatham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71226 1,806 $45,000 $76,200 $721 1.0% 22.8% 70.8%