City

Gilbert, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,404Population
💰$47,037Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$137,900Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓22.2%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊11.8%Unemployment▲ 141% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.8%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 9.4%Other: 4.4%Race
White85.8%
Hispanic0.4%
Black9.4%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
21%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads22.2% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment11.8% ▲ 141% above avg
No HS Diploma35 (4.5%)
HS Graduate343 (43.7%)
Some College124 (15.8%)
Associates109 (13.9%)
Bachelors69 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree105 (13.4%)

Education

No HS: 4.5%HS Grad: 43.7%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 13.4%Edu
No HS4.5%
HS Grad43.7%
Some College15.8%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate13.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.4%Renter: 21.6%Tenure
Owner78.4%
Renter21.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,037 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$137,900 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$617/mo
Total Housing Units776
Vacant Units184

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
3%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
59%
About Gilbert, LA

Gilbert is a city in Louisiana, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,404 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, Gilbert is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,037 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Gilbert is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $137,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $617 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gilbert is less-educated. 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gilbert
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71336 1,404 $47,037 $137,900 $617 11.8% 22.2% 78.4%