Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
| Below Poverty | 10.2% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 39.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 866 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 23,530 (30.5%) |
| Some College | 9,979 (12.9%) |
| Associates | 12,374 (16.1%) |
| Bachelors | 7,077 (9.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 23,234 (30.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $94,130 ▲ 23% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $266,782 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,289/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 51,779 |
| Vacant Units | 4,562 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Ascension County is located in Louisiana and encompasses 11 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 129,723 residents. With a median age of 36.54, it is a relatively young county.
Ascension County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $94,129 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 10.2% is near the national average.
Housing in Ascension County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $266,782 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,288. Homeownership rates are high at 83.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Ascension County are majority White (64.41%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Ascension County, LA is a middle-income area in Louisiana. The 11 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70346 | Donaldsonville | 9,831 | $37,490 | $186,800 | $854 | 9.6% | 21.3% |
| 70734 | Geismar | 9,880 | $124,059 | $306,200 | $978 | 2.1% | 60.6% |
| 70737 | Gonzales | 47,971 | $80,758 | $252,600 | $1,533 | 6.0% | 37.8% |
| 70769 | Prairieville | 48,074 | $114,707 | $295,200 | $1,245 | 2.2% | 45.5% |
| 70774 | Saint Amant | 10,093 | $81,466 | $243,600 | $1,073 | 2.6% | 24.1% |
| 70778 | Sorrento | 2,879 | $108,419 | $247,700 | $1,260 | 2.8% | 26.5% |