City

La Place, LA

2 ZIP codes  ·  St. John the Baptist County  ·  Louisiana

👥33,041Population
💰$69,334Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂37.4Median Age
🏠$191,400Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓29.2%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 34.1%Hispanic: 8.5%Black: 50.9%Asian: 1.5%Other: 2.9%Race
White34.1%
Hispanic8.5%
Black50.9%
Asian1.5%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads29.2% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma292 (1.5%)
HS Graduate7,678 (39.2%)
Some College2,971 (15.2%)
Associates2,922 (14.9%)
Bachelors1,905 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree3,822 (19.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 39.2%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad39.2%
Some College15.2%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.5%Renter: 20.6%Tenure
Owner79.5%
Renter20.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,334 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$191,400 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,117/mo
Total Housing Units13,379
Vacant Units1,557

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
51%
About La Place, LA

La Place is a city in Louisiana, located in St. John the Baptist County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 33,041 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.4 years.

Economically, La Place is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,334 is near the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in La Place is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $191,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,117 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of La Place is moderately educated. 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (50.91%).

La Place, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in La Place
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70068 33,041 $69,334 $191,400 $1,117 6.6% 29.2% 79.5%

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