City

Elmer, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Rapides County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,401Population
💰$63,068Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂33.7Median Age
🏠$124,300Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓23.3%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98%Asian: 2%Race
White98.0%
Asian2.0%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age33.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty2.1% ▼ 79% below avg
College Grads23.3% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
HS Graduate405 (52.1%)
Some College147 (18.9%)
Associates45 (5.8%)
Bachelors19 (2.4%)
Graduate Degree162 (20.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 52.1%Some College: 18.9%Associates: 5.8%Bachelors: 2.4%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
HS Grad52.1%
Some College18.9%
Associates5.8%
Bachelors2.4%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93%Renter: 7%Tenure
Owner93.0%
Renter7.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,068 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$124,300 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units546
Vacant Units30

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
35%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Elmer, LA

Elmer is a city in Louisiana, located in Rapides County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,401 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.7 years.

Economically, Elmer is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,068 is below the national average. Approximately 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Elmer is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elmer is less-educated. 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elmer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71424 1,401 $63,068 $124,300 2.4% 23.3% 93.0%