City

Homer, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Claiborne County  ·  Louisiana

👥7,705Population
💰$31,962Median HH Income▼ 58% below avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$76,900Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓16.2%College Grads▼ 58% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.0% Female 41.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 52.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.2%Race
White43.0%
Hispanic0.9%
Black52.5%
Asian0.3%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
32%
45–64
22%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty26.1% ▲ 161% above avg
College Grads16.2% ▼ 58% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.4%)
HS Graduate2,519 (54.5%)
Some College766 (16.6%)
Associates571 (12.4%)
Bachelors161 (3.5%)
Graduate Degree588 (12.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 54.5%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 3.5%Graduate: 12.7%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad54.5%
Some College16.6%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors3.5%
Graduate12.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.7%Renter: 30.3%Tenure
Owner69.7%
Renter30.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,962 ▼ 58% below avg
Median Home Value$76,900 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$680/mo
Total Housing Units3,416
Vacant Units1,041

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
54%
About Homer, LA

Homer is a city in Louisiana, located in Claiborne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,705 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Homer is a lower-income community. The median household income of $31,962 is well below the national average. Approximately 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Homer is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $76,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $680 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Homer is less-educated. 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (52.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Homer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71040 7,705 $31,962 $76,900 $680 3.7% 16.2% 69.7%