City

Flatwoods, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Rapides County  ·  Louisiana

👥232Population
💰$67,663Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂23.7Median Age
🏠$129,000Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 39.2% Female 60.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 40.1%Hispanic: 2.6%Other: 57.3%Race
White40.1%
Hispanic2.6%
Other57.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
32%
18–24
10%
25–44
11%
45–64
30%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age23.7 yrs
Avg HH Size4.22
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
HS Graduate28 (38.9%)
Some College34 (47.2%)
Associates10 (13.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.9%Some College: 47.2%Associates: 13.9%Edu
HS Grad38.9%
Some College47.2%
Associates13.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.6%Renter: 16.4%Tenure
Owner83.6%
Renter16.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
54%
$150k–$200k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,663 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$129,000 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units89
Vacant Units34

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
44%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
58%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
75%
About Flatwoods, LA

Flatwoods is a city in Louisiana, located in Rapides County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 232 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 23.7 years.

Economically, Flatwoods is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,663 is near the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Flatwoods is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 83.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

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

ZIP Codes in Flatwoods
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71427 232 $67,663 $129,000 0.0% 0.0% 83.6%