City

Gonzales, LA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Ascension County  ·  Louisiana

👥47,971Population
💰$80,758Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$252,600Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓37.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.5%Hispanic: 10.2%Black: 25.9%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3.3%Race
White59.5%
Hispanic10.2%
Black25.9%
Asian0.7%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads37.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 22% above avg
No HS Diploma464 (1.5%)
HS Graduate9,614 (31.7%)
Some College3,941 (13%)
Associates4,855 (16%)
Bachelors2,872 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree8,598 (28.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 31.7%Some College: 13%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 28.3%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad31.7%
Some College13.0%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate28.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.7%Renter: 20.3%Tenure
Owner79.7%
Renter20.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,758 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$252,600 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,533/mo
Total Housing Units20,720
Vacant Units1,604

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
63%
About Gonzales, LA

Gonzales is a city in Louisiana, located in Ascension County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 47,971 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Gonzales is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,758 is near the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Gonzales is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $252,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,533 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gonzales is moderately educated. 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (59.46%).

Gonzales, LA offers residents above-average earning potential within Louisiana. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Gonzales
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70737 47,971 $80,758 $252,600 $1,533 6.0% 37.8% 79.7%

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