City

Kaplan, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Vermilion County  ·  Louisiana

👥9,077Population
💰$48,514Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$119,200Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓19.6%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊8.1%Unemployment▲ 65% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 7%Asian: 0%Other: 3.1%Race
White86.0%
Hispanic0.4%
Black7.0%
Asian0.0%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty27.8% ▲ 178% above avg
College Grads19.6% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 65% above avg
No HS Diploma165 (3.1%)
HS Graduate2,676 (50.5%)
Some College999 (18.8%)
Associates424 (8%)
Bachelors546 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree494 (9.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 50.5%Some College: 18.8%Associates: 8%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 9.3%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad50.5%
Some College18.8%
Associates8.0%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate9.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73%Renter: 27%Tenure
Owner73.0%
Renter27.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,514 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$119,200 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$786/mo
Total Housing Units4,637
Vacant Units1,031

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About Kaplan, LA

Kaplan is a city in Louisiana, located in Vermilion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,077 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Kaplan is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,514 is below the national average. Approximately 27.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Kaplan is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $786 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kaplan is less-educated. 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kaplan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70548 9,077 $48,514 $119,200 $786 8.1% 19.6% 73.0%