City

Gorum, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Natchitoches County  ·  Louisiana

👥91Population
💰$51,518Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂59.2Median Age
🏠$134,800Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓48.3%College Grads▲ 25% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.8% Female 58.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89%Hispanic: 9.9%Other: 1.1%Race
White89.0%
Hispanic9.9%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
7%
18–24
8%
25–44
5%
45–64
37%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.94
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads48.3% ▲ 25% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (12.2%)
HS Graduate17 (20.7%)
Some College13 (15.9%)
Bachelors14 (17.1%)
Graduate Degree28 (34.1%)

Education

No HS: 12.2%HS Grad: 20.7%Some College: 15.9%Bachelors: 17.1%Graduate: 34.1%Edu
No HS12.2%
HS Grad20.7%
Some College15.9%
Bachelors17.1%
Graduate34.1%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$100k–$150k
37%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,518 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$134,800 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units45
Vacant Units14

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
55%
$100k–$150k
23%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1960s–1970s
32%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
50%
About Gorum, LA

Gorum is a city in Louisiana, located in Natchitoches County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 91 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.2 years.

Economically, Gorum is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,518 is below the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Gorum is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $134,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gorum is well-educated. 48.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gorum
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71434 91 $51,518 $134,800 0.0% 48.3% 100.0%