City

French Settlement, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Livingston County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,497Population
💰$69,219Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$220,000Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓32.2%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.2% Female 41.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 0.9%Other: 4.1%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.9%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty23.6% ▲ 136% above avg
College Grads32.2% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 36% below avg
HS Graduate286 (29.3%)
Some College184 (18.8%)
Associates192 (19.7%)
Bachelors100 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree215 (22%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.3%Some College: 18.8%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 22%Edu
HS Grad29.3%
Some College18.8%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.1%Renter: 12.9%Tenure
Owner87.1%
Renter12.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
42%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,219 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$220,000 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,250/mo
Total Housing Units805
Vacant Units217

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
42%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
64%
About French Settlement, LA

French Settlement is a city in Louisiana, located in Livingston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,497 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, French Settlement is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,219 is near the national average. Approximately 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in French Settlement is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $220,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,250 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of French Settlement is moderately educated. 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.32%).

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

ZIP Codes in French Settlement
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70733 1,497 $69,219 $220,000 $1,250 3.2% 32.2% 87.1%