City

Donaldsonville, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Ascension County  ·  Louisiana

👥9,831Population
💰$37,490Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂35.6Median Age
🏠$186,800Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓21.3%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊9.6%Unemployment▲ 96% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 27.2%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 68.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.5%Race
White27.2%
Hispanic2.6%
Black68.3%
Asian0.3%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty30.7% ▲ 207% above avg
College Grads21.3% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment9.6% ▲ 96% above avg
No HS Diploma22 (0.4%)
HS Graduate2,183 (39.7%)
Some College1,109 (20.1%)
Associates1,017 (18.5%)
Bachelors408 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree765 (13.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 39.7%Some College: 20.1%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 13.9%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad39.7%
Some College20.1%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate13.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.4%Renter: 34.6%Tenure
Owner65.4%
Renter34.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,490 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$186,800 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$854/mo
Total Housing Units4,275
Vacant Units632

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
54%
About Donaldsonville, LA

Donaldsonville is a city in Louisiana, located in Ascension County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,831 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.6 years.

Economically, Donaldsonville is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,490 is well below the national average. Approximately 30.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Donaldsonville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $186,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $854 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Donaldsonville is less-educated. 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (68.3%).

Donaldsonville, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Donaldsonville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70346 9,831 $37,490 $186,800 $854 9.6% 21.3% 65.4%