City

Gilliam, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Caddo Parish County  ·  Louisiana

👥149Population
💰$53,250Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂64.3Median Age
🏠$131,300Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓30.8%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.0% Female 55.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.7%Hispanic: 6%Black: 42.3%Race
White51.7%
Hispanic6.0%
Black42.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
1%
18–24
7%
25–44
9%
45–64
30%
65+
25%

Key Indicators

Median Age64.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads30.8% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (5.1%)
HS Graduate55 (47%)
Some College8 (6.8%)
Associates12 (10.3%)
Bachelors6 (5.1%)
Graduate Degree30 (25.6%)

Education

No HS: 5.1%HS Grad: 47%Some College: 6.8%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 5.1%Graduate: 25.6%Edu
No HS5.1%
HS Grad47.0%
Some College6.8%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors5.1%
Graduate25.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90%Renter: 10%Tenure
Owner90.0%
Renter10.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,250 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$131,300 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units93
Vacant Units23

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
38%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
21%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Gilliam, LA

Gilliam is a city in Louisiana, located in Caddo Parish County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 149 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 64.3 years.

Economically, Gilliam is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,250 is below the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Gilliam is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $131,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 90.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gilliam is moderately educated. 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (51.68%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gilliam
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71029 149 $53,250 $131,300 3.1% 30.8% 90.0%