County

St. John the Baptist County, LA

6 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Louisiana

👥41,880Population
💰$69,025Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$184,757Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓29.6%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊8.5%Unemployment▲ 74% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 33.7%Hispanic: 8.8%Black: 52.6%Asian: 1.3%Other: 3.1%Race
White33.7%
Hispanic8.8%
Black52.6%
Asian1.3%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads29.6% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment8.5% ▲ 74% above avg
No HS Diploma301 (1.2%)
HS Graduate10,332 (41.6%)
Some College3,346 (13.5%)
Associates3,462 (13.9%)
Bachelors2,511 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree4,873 (19.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 41.6%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad41.6%
Some College13.5%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.5%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,025 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$184,757 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,123/mo
Total Housing Units17,975
Vacant Units2,827

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
52%
About St. John the Baptist County, LA

St. John the Baptist County is located in Louisiana and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 41,880 residents. With a median age of 39, it is a middle-aged county.

St. John the Baptist County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $69,025 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 8.5%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 12.3% is above the national average.

Housing in St. John the Baptist County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $184,757 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,122. Homeownership rates are high at 80.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of St. John the Baptist County are majority Black (52.64%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

St. John the Baptist County, LA is a solidly middle-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 St. John the Baptist County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
70049 Edgard 1,521 $66,966 $173,000 — 4.0% 49.7%
70051 Garyville 1,913 $85,417 $141,000 — 7.3% 16.3%
70068 La Place 33,041 $69,334 $191,400 $1,117 6.6% 29.2%
70084 Reserve 5,273 $61,736 $162,400 $1,158 22.5% 30.5%

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