City

Geismar, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Ascension County  ·  Louisiana

👥9,880Population
💰$124,059Median HH Income▲ 63% above avg
🎂33.3Median Age
🏠$306,200Median Home Value▲ 10% above avg
🎓60.6%College Grads▲ 56% above avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.2%Hispanic: 21.4%Black: 17%Asian: 2%Other: 0.8%Race
White58.2%
Hispanic21.4%
Black17.0%
Asian2.0%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
23%
18–24
12%
25–44
30%
45–64
23%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.31
Below Poverty9.9% ≈ Avg
College Grads60.6% ▲ 56% above avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (0.3%)
HS Graduate782 (15.6%)
Some College613 (12.2%)
Associates566 (11.3%)
Bachelors546 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree2,488 (49.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 15.6%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 49.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad15.6%
Some College12.2%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate49.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$124,059 ▲ 63% above avg
Median Home Value$306,200 ▲ 10% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$978/mo
Total Housing Units3,141
Vacant Units153

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
67%
About Geismar, LA

Geismar is a city in Louisiana, located in Ascension County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,880 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.3 years.

Economically, Geismar is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $124,059 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Geismar is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $306,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $978 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Geismar is highly educated. 60.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (58.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Geismar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70734 9,880 $124,059 $306,200 $978 2.1% 60.6% 79.6%