City

Cottonport, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Avoyelles County  ·  Louisiana

👥6,100Population
💰$34,690Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂34.9Median Age
🏠$105,900Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓17.1%College Grads▼ 56% below avg
📊11.2%Unemployment▲ 128% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.9% Female 42.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49.5%Hispanic: 5.4%Black: 40.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.5%Race
White49.5%
Hispanic5.4%
Black40.3%
Asian0.3%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
39%
45–64
24%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads17.1% ▼ 56% below avg
Unemployment11.2% ▲ 128% above avg
No HS Diploma43 (1.4%)
HS Graduate815 (26.6%)
Some College819 (26.7%)
Associates867 (28.3%)
Bachelors339 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree184 (6%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 26.6%Some College: 26.7%Associates: 28.3%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 6%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad26.6%
Some College26.7%
Associates28.3%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate6.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70%Renter: 30%Tenure
Owner70.0%
Renter30.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,690 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$105,900 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$731/mo
Total Housing Units1,851
Vacant Units369

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Cottonport, LA

Cottonport is a city in Louisiana, located in Avoyelles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,100 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.9 years.

Economically, Cottonport is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,690 is well below the national average. Approximately 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Cottonport is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $105,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $731 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cottonport is less-educated. 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.5%.

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

ZIP Codes in Cottonport
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71327 6,100 $34,690 $105,900 $731 11.2% 17.1% 70.0%