City

Folsom, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Tammany County  ·  Louisiana

👥7,696Population
💰$66,154Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂50.0Median Age
🏠$303,700Median Home Value▲ 9% above avg
🎓46.8%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.5%Hispanic: 7.2%Black: 5.4%Other: 2%Race
White85.5%
Hispanic7.2%
Black5.4%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
34%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads46.8% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma45 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,470 (27%)
Some College603 (11.1%)
Associates781 (14.3%)
Bachelors551 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree1,996 (36.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 27%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 36.7%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad27.0%
Some College11.1%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate36.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.8%Renter: 9.2%Tenure
Owner90.8%
Renter9.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,154 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$303,700 ▲ 9% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$563/mo
Total Housing Units3,451
Vacant Units235

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Folsom, LA

Folsom is a city in Louisiana, located in St. Tammany County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,696 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50 years.

Economically, Folsom is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,154 is near the national average. Approximately 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Folsom is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $303,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $563 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Folsom is well-educated. 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (85.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Folsom
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70437 7,696 $66,154 $303,700 $563 4.3% 46.8% 90.8%