County

Claiborne County, LA

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Louisiana

👥12,605Population
💰$31,509Median HH Income▼ 59% below avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$80,272Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓16.7%College Grads▼ 57% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.4% Female 44.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.4%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 51.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.5%Race
White43.4%
Hispanic1.5%
Black51.5%
Asian0.3%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty29.5% ▲ 195% above avg
College Grads16.7% ▼ 57% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma60 (0.8%)
HS Graduate4,148 (55.2%)
Some College1,111 (14.8%)
Associates952 (12.7%)
Bachelors314 (4.2%)
Graduate Degree927 (12.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 55.2%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 4.2%Graduate: 12.3%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad55.2%
Some College14.8%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors4.2%
Graduate12.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.8%Renter: 30.2%Tenure
Owner69.8%
Renter30.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,509 ▼ 59% below avg
Median Home Value$80,272 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$613/mo
Total Housing Units6,059
Vacant Units1,593

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
54%
About Claiborne County, LA

Claiborne County is located in Louisiana and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 12,605 residents. With a median age of 43.39, it is a middle-aged county.

Claiborne County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $31,509 is well below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 29.5% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Claiborne County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $80,272 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $613. Homeownership rates are high at 69.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Claiborne County are majority Black (51.51%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average.

Claiborne County, LA is a lower-income area in Louisiana. The 5 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 Claiborne County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
71003 Athens 753 $38,173 $91,300 $883 5.4% 31.4%
71038 Haynesville 3,797 $27,134 $85,400 $424 8.8% 13.3%
71040 Homer 7,705 $31,962 $76,900 $680 3.7% 16.2%
71048 Lisbon 114 $88,214 $55,200 — 8.1% 13.9%
71079 Summerfield 236 $38,459 $84,800 — 0.0% 42.1%

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