County

Caldwell County, LA

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Louisiana

👥10,006Population
💰$46,438Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$101,450Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓17.9%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
📊9.2%Unemployment▲ 88% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.4%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 18.9%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.6%Race
White78.4%
Hispanic2.8%
Black18.9%
Asian0.2%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty25.0% ▲ 150% above avg
College Grads17.9% ▼ 54% below avg
Unemployment9.2% ▲ 88% above avg
No HS Diploma104 (1.7%)
HS Graduate2,782 (45.5%)
Some College1,049 (17.2%)
Associates1,066 (17.4%)
Bachelors342 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree772 (12.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 45.5%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 12.6%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad45.5%
Some College17.2%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate12.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.4%Renter: 29.6%Tenure
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,438 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$101,450 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$777/mo
Total Housing Units4,922
Vacant Units1,004

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Caldwell County, LA

Caldwell County is located in Louisiana and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 10,006 residents. With a median age of 39.85, it is a middle-aged county.

Caldwell County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $46,437 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 9.2%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 25.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Caldwell County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $101,450 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $776. Homeownership rates are high at 70.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Caldwell County are primarily White (78.36%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average.

Caldwell County, LA is a working-class area in Louisiana. The 4 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 Caldwell County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
71415 Clarks 310 $29,926 $782 7.1% 21.1%
71418 Columbia 5,351 $31,975 $89,700 $696 6.6% 17.1%
71435 Grayson 3,533 $69,792 $137,300 $899 6.0% 21.6%