City

Jennings, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson Davis County  ·  Louisiana

👥15,821Population
💰$52,353Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂36.3Median Age
🏠$152,400Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓22.9%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.8%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 14.7%Asian: 0.4%Other: 5.3%Race
White75.8%
Hispanic3.4%
Black14.7%
Asian0.4%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads22.9% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma149 (1.7%)
HS Graduate3,788 (43.7%)
Some College1,654 (19.1%)
Associates1,092 (12.6%)
Bachelors629 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree1,360 (15.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 43.7%Some College: 19.1%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad43.7%
Some College19.1%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.6%Renter: 30.4%Tenure
Owner69.6%
Renter30.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,353 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$152,400 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$887/mo
Total Housing Units7,288
Vacant Units1,250

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About Jennings, LA

Jennings is a city in Louisiana, located in Jefferson Davis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,821 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.3 years.

Economically, Jennings is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,353 is below the national average. Approximately 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Jennings is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $887 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jennings is less-educated. 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (75.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Jennings
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70546 15,821 $52,353 $152,400 $887 4.0% 22.9% 69.6%