City

Collinston, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Morehouse County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,462Population
💰$48,259Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂53.0Median Age
🏠$152,400Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓32.4%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊12.3%Unemployment▲ 151% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.2% Female 43.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.8%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 27.4%Other: 3%Race
White66.8%
Hispanic2.4%
Black27.4%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
1%
18–24
4%
25–44
30%
45–64
38%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.93
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads32.4% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment12.3% ▲ 151% above avg
No HS Diploma32 (2.7%)
HS Graduate481 (40.1%)
Some College128 (10.7%)
Associates169 (14.1%)
Bachelors161 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree228 (19%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College10.7%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.3%Renter: 13.7%Tenure
Owner86.3%
Renter13.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,259 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$152,400 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$509/mo
Total Housing Units757
Vacant Units120

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
46%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Collinston, LA

Collinston is a city in Louisiana, located in Morehouse County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,462 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53 years.

Economically, Collinston is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,259 is below the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Collinston is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $509 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Collinston is moderately educated. 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (66.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Collinston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71229 1,462 $48,259 $152,400 $509 12.3% 32.4% 86.3%