City

Gibsland, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Bienville County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,585Population
💰$35,240Median HH Income▼ 54% below avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$92,100Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓19.3%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 35.4%Hispanic: 4%Black: 58.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.1%Race
White35.4%
Hispanic4.0%
Black58.7%
Asian0.1%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty36.7% ▲ 267% above avg
College Grads19.3% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (2.2%)
HS Graduate492 (47.2%)
Some College159 (15.3%)
Associates167 (16%)
Bachelors70 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree131 (12.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 47.2%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 12.6%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad47.2%
Some College15.3%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate12.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.2%Renter: 31.8%Tenure
Owner68.2%
Renter31.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,240 ▼ 54% below avg
Median Home Value$92,100 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$550/mo
Total Housing Units821
Vacant Units198

Income Distribution

Under $25k
45%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
16%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
59%
About Gibsland, LA

Gibsland is a city in Louisiana, located in Bienville County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,585 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Gibsland is a lower-income community. The median household income of $35,240 is well below the national average. Approximately 36.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Gibsland is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $92,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $550 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gibsland is less-educated. 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (58.68%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gibsland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71028 1,585 $35,240 $92,100 $550 3.9% 19.3% 68.2%