City

Gloster, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  De Soto County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,848Population
💰$58,750Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂33.7Median Age
🏠$183,500Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓23.5%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.0% Female 44.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.2%Hispanic: 6.8%Black: 39.1%Other: 4.1%Race
White46.2%
Hispanic6.8%
Black39.1%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
15%
25–44
26%
45–64
20%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.38
Below Poverty26.1% ▲ 161% above avg
College Grads23.5% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate409 (40.1%)
Some College187 (18.3%)
Associates181 (17.7%)
Bachelors77 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree163 (16%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 18.3%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 16%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College18.3%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.1%Renter: 21.9%Tenure
Owner78.1%
Renter21.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
19%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,750 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$183,500 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$522/mo
Total Housing Units659
Vacant Units112

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
61%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
66%
About Gloster, LA

Gloster is a city in Louisiana, located in De Soto County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,848 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.7 years.

Economically, Gloster is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,750 is below the national average. Approximately 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Gloster is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $183,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $522 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gloster is less-educated. 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 46.2%.

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

ZIP Codes in Gloster
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71030 1,848 $58,750 $183,500 $522 2.3% 23.5% 78.1%