City

Kinder, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Allen County  ·  Louisiana

👥6,994Population
💰$50,194Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$142,600Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓22.7%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊10.3%Unemployment▲ 109% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.2% Female 41.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.6%Hispanic: 5.9%Black: 19.2%Asian: 1.5%Other: 6.6%Race
White65.6%
Hispanic5.9%
Black19.2%
Asian1.5%
Other6.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty22.8% ▲ 128% above avg
College Grads22.7% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment10.3% ▲ 109% above avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,512 (38.8%)
Some College793 (20.4%)
Associates690 (17.7%)
Bachelors402 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree482 (12.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 38.8%Some College: 20.4%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 12.4%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad38.8%
Some College20.4%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate12.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74%Renter: 26%Tenure
Owner74.0%
Renter26.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,194 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$142,600 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$837/mo
Total Housing Units2,788
Vacant Units401

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Kinder, LA

Kinder is a city in Louisiana, located in Allen County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,994 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Kinder is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,194 is below the national average. Approximately 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Kinder is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $142,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $837 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kinder is less-educated. 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (65.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kinder
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70648 6,994 $50,194 $142,600 $837 10.3% 22.7% 74.0%