City

Iota, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Acadia County  ·  Louisiana

👥4,233Population
💰$72,656Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.6Median Age
🏠$168,700Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓28.9%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.1%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 1.7%Other: 2%Race
White96.1%
Hispanic0.2%
Black1.7%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
23%
18–24
13%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads28.9% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma70 (3.2%)
HS Graduate1,135 (52%)
Some College229 (10.5%)
Associates116 (5.3%)
Bachelors219 (10%)
Graduate Degree412 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 52%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 5.3%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad52.0%
Some College10.5%
Associates5.3%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,656 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$168,700 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$674/mo
Total Housing Units1,621
Vacant Units144

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
58%
About Iota, LA

Iota is a city in Louisiana, located in Acadia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,233 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.6 years.

Economically, Iota is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,656 is near the national average. Approximately 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Iota is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $674 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Iota is moderately educated. 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Iota
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70543 4,233 $72,656 $168,700 $674 5.9% 28.9% 78.2%