City

Ferriday, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Concordia County  ·  Louisiana

👥9,382Population
💰$33,592Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂36.2Median Age
🏠$80,200Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓27.9%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊12.7%Unemployment▲ 159% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 40.2%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 53.5%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.3%Race
White40.2%
Hispanic3.2%
Black53.5%
Asian0.7%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty35.7% ▲ 257% above avg
College Grads27.9% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment12.7% ▲ 159% above avg
No HS Diploma108 (2%)
HS Graduate1,620 (30.6%)
Some College1,312 (24.8%)
Associates772 (14.6%)
Bachelors316 (6%)
Graduate Degree1,160 (21.9%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 24.8%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 21.9%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College24.8%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate21.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.4%Renter: 34.6%Tenure
Owner65.4%
Renter34.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,592 ▼ 56% below avg
Median Home Value$80,200 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$666/mo
Total Housing Units4,020
Vacant Units1,020

Income Distribution

Under $25k
45%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Ferriday, LA

Ferriday is a city in Louisiana, located in Concordia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,382 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.2 years.

Economically, Ferriday is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,592 is well below the national average. Approximately 35.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Ferriday is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $80,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $666 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ferriday is moderately educated. 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (53.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ferriday
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71334 9,382 $33,592 $80,200 $666 12.7% 27.9% 65.4%