City

Eunice, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Landry County  ·  Louisiana

👥17,813Population
💰$44,804Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂36.0Median Age
🏠$161,200Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓25.3%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 25% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.1%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 24.9%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4%Race
White67.1%
Hispanic3.9%
Black24.9%
Asian0.1%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty24.0% ▲ 140% above avg
College Grads25.3% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 25% above avg
No HS Diploma182 (1.9%)
HS Graduate4,308 (45.4%)
Some College1,448 (15.3%)
Associates1,148 (12.1%)
Bachelors788 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree1,612 (17%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 45.4%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 17%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad45.4%
Some College15.3%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.3%Renter: 36.7%Tenure
Owner63.3%
Renter36.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,804 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$161,200 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$789/mo
Total Housing Units7,749
Vacant Units957

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
57%
About Eunice, LA

Eunice is a city in Louisiana, located in St. Landry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,813 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36 years.

Economically, Eunice is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,804 is below the national average. Approximately 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Eunice is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $789 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Eunice is moderately educated. 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (67.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Eunice
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70535 17,813 $44,804 $161,200 $789 6.1% 25.3% 63.3%