City

Grayson, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Caldwell County  ·  Louisiana

👥3,533Population
💰$69,792Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$137,300Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓21.6%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.4%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 11.3%Other: 2.8%Race
White84.4%
Hispanic1.1%
Black11.3%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty20.8% ▲ 108% above avg
College Grads21.6% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,136 (48.8%)
Some College330 (14.2%)
Associates341 (14.6%)
Bachelors109 (4.7%)
Graduate Degree395 (17%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 48.8%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 4.7%Graduate: 17%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad48.8%
Some College14.2%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors4.7%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72%Renter: 28.1%Tenure
Owner72.0%
Renter28.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,792 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$137,300 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$899/mo
Total Housing Units1,691
Vacant Units215

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
61%
About Grayson, LA

Grayson is a city in Louisiana, located in Caldwell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,533 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Grayson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,792 is near the national average. Approximately 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Grayson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $137,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $899 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Grayson is less-educated. 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Grayson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71435 3,533 $69,792 $137,300 $899 6.0% 21.6% 72.0%