City

Hester, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  St. James County  ·  Louisiana

👥756Population
💰$142,571Median HH Income▲ 87% above avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$189,100Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓45.2%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
29%
18–24
1%
25–44
31%
45–64
26%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.04
College Grads45.2% ▲ 17% above avg
HS Graduate74 (16.6%)
Some College38 (8.5%)
Associates132 (29.7%)
Bachelors128 (28.8%)
Graduate Degree73 (16.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 16.6%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 29.7%Bachelors: 28.8%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
HS Grad16.6%
Some College8.5%
Associates29.7%
Bachelors28.8%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.4%Renter: 7.6%Tenure
Owner92.4%
Renter7.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
43%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$142,571 ▲ 87% above avg
Median Home Value$189,100 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units269
Vacant Units20

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
1%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
52%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
62%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Hester, LA

Hester is a city in Louisiana, located in St. James County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 756 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Hester is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $142,571 is significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Hester is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $189,100, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 92.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hester is well-educated. 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

Hester, LA offers residents above-average earning potential within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Hester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70743 756 $142,571 $189,100 0.0% 45.2% 92.4%