City

Downsville, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  Louisiana

👥5,237Population
💰$90,199Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂33.3Median Age
🏠$148,200Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓26.0%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.7% Female 54.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.3%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 4.9%Asian: 0.2%Other: 8.6%Race
White86.3%
Hispanic0.2%
Black4.9%
Asian0.2%
Other8.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
22%
18–24
13%
25–44
20%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.16
Below Poverty17.4% ▲ 74% above avg
College Grads26.0% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0%)
HS Graduate1,188 (43.8%)
Some College478 (17.6%)
Associates341 (12.6%)
Bachelors153 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree554 (20.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 43.8%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
HS Grad43.8%
Some College17.6%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87%Renter: 13%Tenure
Owner87.0%
Renter13.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,199 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$148,200 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,090/mo
Total Housing Units2,057
Vacant Units402

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
45%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
63%
About Downsville, LA

Downsville is a city in Louisiana, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,237 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.3 years.

Economically, Downsville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,199 is above the national average. Approximately 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Downsville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $148,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,090 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Downsville is moderately educated. 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.27%).

Downsville, LA offers residents above-average earning potential within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Downsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71234 5,237 $90,199 $148,200 $1,090 3.5% 26.0% 87.0%