City

Erath, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Vermilion County  ·  Louisiana

👥6,793Population
💰$65,742Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$151,200Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓32.2%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86%Hispanic: 4.3%Black: 3.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 5.5%Race
White86.0%
Hispanic4.3%
Black3.8%
Asian0.3%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads32.2% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma36 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,582 (40.3%)
Some College549 (14%)
Associates497 (12.7%)
Bachelors408 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree855 (21.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 40.3%Some College: 14%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 21.8%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad40.3%
Some College14.0%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate21.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.3%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.3%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,742 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$151,200 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$828/mo
Total Housing Units3,020
Vacant Units367

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
60%
About Erath, LA

Erath is a city in Louisiana, located in Vermilion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,793 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Erath is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,742 is near the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Erath is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $151,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $828 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Erath is moderately educated. 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Erath
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70533 6,793 $65,742 $151,200 $828 3.6% 32.2% 78.3%