City

Grambling, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Louisiana

👥4,176Population
💰$22,500Median HH Income▼ 71% below avg
🎂20.9Median Age
🏠$145,800Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓48.6%College Grads▲ 25% above avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 8.9%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 85.3%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.4%Race
White8.9%
Hispanic0.7%
Black85.3%
Asian0.4%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
45%
25–44
16%
45–64
11%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age20.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.03
Below Poverty35.2% ▲ 252% above avg
College Grads48.6% ▲ 25% above avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.9%)
HS Graduate420 (28.2%)
Some College103 (6.9%)
Associates228 (15.3%)
Bachelors170 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree553 (37.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 28.2%Some College: 6.9%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 37.2%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad28.2%
Some College6.9%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate37.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 34.1%Renter: 65.9%Tenure
Owner34.1%
Renter65.9%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
40%
$200k–$300k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$22,500 ▼ 71% below avg
Median Home Value$145,800 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio6.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$540/mo
Total Housing Units1,690
Vacant Units334

Income Distribution

Under $25k
52%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
11%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
55%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
37%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
26%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
50%
About Grambling, LA

Grambling is a city in Louisiana, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,176 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 20.9 years.

Economically, Grambling is a lower-income community. The median household income of $22,500 is well below the national average. Approximately 35.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Grambling is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $540 per month. At 34.1% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Grambling is well-educated. 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily Black (85.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Grambling
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71245 4,176 $22,500 $145,800 $540 5.8% 48.6% 34.1%