City

Garyville, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  St. John the Baptist County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,913Population
💰$85,417Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$141,000Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓16.3%College Grads▼ 58% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 49% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.5% Female 55.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 40.7%Black: 55%Other: 4.2%Race
White40.7%
Black55.0%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
3%
25–44
31%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.00
Below Poverty16.1% ▲ 61% above avg
College Grads16.3% ▼ 58% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 49% above avg
HS Graduate726 (66.5%)
Some College82 (7.5%)
Associates105 (9.6%)
Bachelors88 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree90 (8.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 66.5%Some College: 7.5%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 8.2%Edu
HS Grad66.5%
Some College7.5%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate8.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.2%Renter: 10.8%Tenure
Owner89.2%
Renter10.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,417 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$141,000 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units769
Vacant Units131

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Garyville, LA

Garyville is a city in Louisiana, located in St. John the Baptist County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,913 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Garyville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,417 is near the national average. Approximately 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Garyville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $141,000, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 89.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Garyville is less-educated. 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (55.04%).

Garyville, LA offers residents above-average earning potential within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Garyville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70051 1,913 $85,417 $141,000 7.3% 16.3% 89.2%