City

Gueydan, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Vermilion County  ·  Louisiana

👥3,499Population
💰$52,639Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$113,200Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓16.3%College Grads▼ 58% below avg
📊9.9%Unemployment▲ 103% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 4.4%Other: 0.8%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic0.5%
Black4.4%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads16.3% ▼ 58% below avg
Unemployment9.9% ▲ 103% above avg
No HS Diploma45 (2%)
HS Graduate1,386 (61.1%)
Some College259 (11.4%)
Associates209 (9.2%)
Bachelors113 (5%)
Graduate Degree257 (11.3%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 61.1%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 9.2%Bachelors: 5%Graduate: 11.3%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad61.1%
Some College11.4%
Associates9.2%
Bachelors5.0%
Graduate11.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.7%Renter: 15.3%Tenure
Owner84.7%
Renter15.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,639 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$113,200 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$668/mo
Total Housing Units1,614
Vacant Units355

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Gueydan, LA

Gueydan is a city in Louisiana, located in Vermilion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,499 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

Economically, Gueydan is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,639 is below the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Gueydan is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $668 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gueydan is less-educated. 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gueydan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70542 3,499 $52,639 $113,200 $668 9.9% 16.3% 84.7%