City

Estherwood, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Acadia County  ·  Louisiana

👥630Population
💰$34,028Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂33.0Median Age
🏠$92,300Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓27.7%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊11.7%Unemployment▲ 139% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Hispanic: 2.7%Other: 1.4%Race
White95.9%
Hispanic2.7%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty28.7% ▲ 187% above avg
College Grads27.7% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment11.7% ▲ 139% above avg
No HS Diploma15 (4.6%)
HS Graduate117 (35.7%)
Some College45 (13.7%)
Associates60 (18.3%)
Bachelors60 (18.3%)
Graduate Degree31 (9.5%)

Education

No HS: 4.6%HS Grad: 35.7%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 18.3%Graduate: 9.5%Edu
No HS4.6%
HS Grad35.7%
Some College13.7%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors18.3%
Graduate9.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.4%Renter: 29.6%Tenure
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
46%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,028 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$92,300 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$725/mo
Total Housing Units281
Vacant Units58

Income Distribution

Under $25k
44%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
52%
About Estherwood, LA

Estherwood is a city in Louisiana, located in Acadia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 630 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33 years.

Economically, Estherwood is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,028 is well below the national average. Approximately 28.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Estherwood is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $92,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $725 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Estherwood is moderately educated. 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Estherwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70534 630 $34,028 $92,300 $725 11.7% 27.7% 70.4%