City

Lake Arthur, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson Davis County  ·  Louisiana

👥3,580Population
💰$50,952Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$106,000Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓20.8%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 39% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 3.8%Other: 1.2%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic1.4%
Black3.8%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
12%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty23.0% ▲ 130% above avg
College Grads20.8% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 39% above avg
No HS Diploma27 (1.4%)
HS Graduate794 (42%)
Some College235 (12.4%)
Associates441 (23.3%)
Bachelors102 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree292 (15.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 42%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 23.3%Bachelors: 5.4%Graduate: 15.4%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad42.0%
Some College12.4%
Associates23.3%
Bachelors5.4%
Graduate15.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20.1%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,952 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$106,000 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$670/mo
Total Housing Units1,664
Vacant Units372

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Lake Arthur, LA

Lake Arthur is a city in Louisiana, located in Jefferson Davis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,580 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Lake Arthur is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,952 is below the national average. Approximately 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lake Arthur is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $106,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $670 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake Arthur is less-educated. 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lake Arthur
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70549 3,580 $50,952 $106,000 $670 6.8% 20.8% 80.0%