City

Ethel, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  East Feliciana County  ·  Louisiana

👥3,520Population
💰$65,635Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$212,900Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓33.1%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.1% Female 55.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.2%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 43.3%Other: 0.4%Race
White56.2%
Hispanic0.1%
Black43.3%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads33.1% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (1.5%)
HS Graduate652 (31.3%)
Some College371 (17.8%)
Associates337 (16.2%)
Bachelors226 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree463 (22.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad31.3%
Some College17.8%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.3%Renter: 10.8%Tenure
Owner89.3%
Renter10.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,635 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$212,900 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$729/mo
Total Housing Units1,666
Vacant Units308

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
55%
About Ethel, LA

Ethel is a city in Louisiana, located in East Feliciana County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,520 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Ethel is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,635 is near the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ethel is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $212,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $729 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ethel is moderately educated. 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (56.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ethel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70730 3,520 $65,635 $212,900 $729 1.6% 33.1% 89.3%