City

Elton, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson Davis County  ·  Louisiana

👥2,653Population
💰$44,859Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$102,000Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓16.7%College Grads▼ 57% below avg
📊12.6%Unemployment▲ 156% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.8%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 23.5%Other: 8.3%Race
White57.8%
Hispanic0.7%
Black23.5%
Other8.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads16.7% ▼ 57% below avg
Unemployment12.6% ▲ 156% above avg
No HS Diploma65 (4%)
HS Graduate739 (45.6%)
Some College395 (24.4%)
Associates153 (9.4%)
Bachelors36 (2.2%)
Graduate Degree234 (14.4%)

Education

No HS: 4%HS Grad: 45.6%Some College: 24.4%Associates: 9.4%Bachelors: 2.2%Graduate: 14.4%Edu
No HS4.0%
HS Grad45.6%
Some College24.4%
Associates9.4%
Bachelors2.2%
Graduate14.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.6%Renter: 19.4%Tenure
Owner80.6%
Renter19.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,859 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$102,000 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$474/mo
Total Housing Units1,280
Vacant Units192

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Elton, LA

Elton is a city in Louisiana, located in Jefferson Davis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,653 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Elton is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,859 is below the national average. Approximately 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Elton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $474 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elton is less-educated. 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (57.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70532 2,653 $44,859 $102,000 $474 12.6% 16.7% 80.6%