City

Hodge, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,225Population
💰$32,583Median HH Income▼ 57% below avg
🎂33.3Median Age
🏠$76,000Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓25.2%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.2% Female 55.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41.9%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 49.4%Asian: 0.8%Other: 4%Race
White41.9%
Hispanic3.1%
Black49.4%
Asian0.8%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
17%
18–24
13%
25–44
19%
45–64
21%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty34.9% ▲ 249% above avg
College Grads25.2% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
HS Graduate284 (43.4%)
Some College100 (15.3%)
Associates105 (16.1%)
Bachelors81 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree84 (12.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 43.4%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 12.8%Edu
HS Grad43.4%
Some College15.3%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate12.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 52.4%Renter: 47.6%Tenure
Owner52.4%
Renter47.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
55%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$32,583 ▼ 57% below avg
Median Home Value$76,000 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$650/mo
Total Housing Units663
Vacant Units180

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
70%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
52%
About Hodge, LA

Hodge is a city in Louisiana, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,225 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.3 years.

Economically, Hodge is a lower-income community. The median household income of $32,583 is well below the national average. Approximately 34.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Hodge is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $76,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $650 per month.

The population of Hodge is moderately educated. 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 49.4%.

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

ZIP Codes in Hodge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71247 1,225 $32,583 $76,000 $650 6.0% 25.2% 52.4%