City

Holden, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Livingston County  ·  Louisiana

👥5,857Population
💰$43,056Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$130,800Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓26.9%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊9.8%Unemployment▲ 101% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.1%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 2.3%Other: 2.8%Race
White91.1%
Hispanic3.7%
Black2.3%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
25%
18–24
3%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.24
Below Poverty20.4% ▲ 104% above avg
College Grads26.9% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment9.8% ▲ 101% above avg
No HS Diploma74 (2.3%)
HS Graduate1,010 (31.7%)
Some College937 (29.4%)
Associates309 (9.7%)
Bachelors380 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree478 (15%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 31.7%Some College: 29.4%Associates: 9.7%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 15%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad31.7%
Some College29.4%
Associates9.7%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.6%Renter: 9.4%Tenure
Owner90.6%
Renter9.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,056 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$130,800 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$892/mo
Total Housing Units1,996
Vacant Units194

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
56%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
61%
About Holden, LA

Holden is a city in Louisiana, located in Livingston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,857 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Holden is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,056 is below the national average. Approximately 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Holden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $130,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $892 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Holden is moderately educated. 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Holden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70744 5,857 $43,056 $130,800 $892 9.8% 26.9% 90.6%