City

Fordoche, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pointe Coupee County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,098Population
💰$64,904Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$193,500Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓22.5%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊13.7%Unemployment▲ 181% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.7%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 22.8%Other: 10.8%Race
White64.7%
Hispanic1.5%
Black22.8%
Other10.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads22.5% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment13.7% ▲ 181% above avg
No HS Diploma13 (2.1%)
HS Graduate294 (48.3%)
Some College74 (12.2%)
Associates91 (14.9%)
Bachelors73 (12%)
Graduate Degree64 (10.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 48.3%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 10.5%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad48.3%
Some College12.2%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate10.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.7%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,904 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$193,500 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$677/mo
Total Housing Units593
Vacant Units150

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Fordoche, LA

Fordoche is a city in Louisiana, located in Pointe Coupee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,098 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Fordoche is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,904 is near the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Fordoche is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $193,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $677 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fordoche is less-educated. 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (64.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fordoche
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70732 1,098 $64,904 $193,500 $677 13.7% 22.5% 83.3%