County

Catahoula County, LA

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Louisiana

👥9,908Population
💰$45,240Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂37.6Median Age
🏠$89,931Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓25.4%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 37% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.2% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.5%Hispanic: 1%Black: 33.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1%Race
White64.5%
Hispanic1.0%
Black33.5%
Asian0.2%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty26.2% ▲ 162% above avg
College Grads25.4% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 37% above avg
No HS Diploma87 (1.7%)
HS Graduate2,385 (45.2%)
Some College762 (14.5%)
Associates695 (13.2%)
Bachelors371 (7%)
Graduate Degree971 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 45.2%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad45.2%
Some College14.5%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.5%Renter: 22.5%Tenure
Owner77.5%
Renter22.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,240 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$89,931 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$764/mo
Total Housing Units4,912
Vacant Units1,511

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

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

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Catahoula County, LA

Catahoula County is located in Louisiana and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 9,908 residents. With a median age of 37.58, it is a relatively young county.

Catahoula County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $45,240 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.7%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 26.2% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Catahoula County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $89,931 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $764. Homeownership rates are high at 77.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Catahoula County are majority White (64.46%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Catahoula 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 Catahoula County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
71340 Harrisonburg 1,970 $49,632 $104,000 $579 8.9% 20.3%
71343 Jonesville 6,571 $46,362 $85,700 $849 7.3% 27.2%
71368 Sicily Island 1,313 $33,036 $90,000 $619 0.5% 23.0%

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