County

Assumption County, LA

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Louisiana

👥17,837Population
💰$51,048Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$144,177Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓23.8%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.6%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 31.9%Asian: 1.1%Other: 1.6%Race
White60.6%
Hispanic4.7%
Black31.9%
Asian1.1%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads23.8% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma286 (2.8%)
HS Graduate4,401 (43.4%)
Some College1,905 (18.8%)
Associates1,165 (11.5%)
Bachelors686 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree1,708 (16.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 43.4%Some College: 18.8%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 16.8%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad43.4%
Some College18.8%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate16.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.4%Renter: 16.6%Tenure
Owner83.4%
Renter16.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,048 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$144,176 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$844/mo
Total Housing Units8,917
Vacant Units1,554

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Assumption County, LA

Assumption County is located in Louisiana and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 17,837 residents. With a median age of 38.31, it is a middle-aged county.

Assumption County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $51,047 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.1%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.4% is above the national average.

Housing in Assumption County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $144,176 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $843. Homeownership rates are high at 83.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Assumption County are majority White (60.58%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Assumption County, LA is a working-class area in Louisiana. The 6 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 Codes in Assumption County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
70341 Belle Rose 3,857 $42,078 $105,200 — 3.6% 36.8%
70372 Labadieville 1,846 $39,542 $143,800 $1,263 9.5% 13.6%
70390 Napoleonville 7,397 $56,353 $152,000 $823 5.7% 21.4%
70339 Pierre Part 4,510 $54,727 $162,600 $706 3.7% 20.5%

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