City

Hineston, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Rapides County  ·  Louisiana

👥877Population
💰$56,516Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂49.8Median Age
🏠$157,500Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓17.7%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Black: 2.6%Other: 3.8%Race
White93.6%
Black2.6%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
6%
18–24
14%
25–44
14%
45–64
27%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty2.7% ▼ 73% below avg
College Grads17.7% ▼ 54% below avg
HS Graduate311 (55.1%)
Some College94 (16.7%)
Associates59 (10.5%)
Bachelors36 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree64 (11.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 55.1%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 11.3%Edu
HS Grad55.1%
Some College16.7%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate11.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.5%Renter: 13.5%Tenure
Owner86.5%
Renter13.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,516 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$157,500 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units459
Vacant Units74

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
34%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
7%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
46%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
53%
About Hineston, LA

Hineston is a city in Louisiana, located in Rapides County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 877 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.8 years.

Economically, Hineston is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,516 is below the national average. Approximately 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Hineston is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $157,500, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 86.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hineston is less-educated. 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hineston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71438 877 $56,516 $157,500 0.0% 17.7% 86.5%