City

Lecompte, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Rapides County  ·  Louisiana

👥2,700Population
💰$46,056Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$174,000Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓36.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.1%Hispanic: 6.8%Black: 20.9%Asian: 0.3%Other: 8.9%Race
White63.1%
Hispanic6.8%
Black20.9%
Asian0.3%
Other8.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads36.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
HS Graduate593 (34%)
Some College101 (5.8%)
Associates411 (23.6%)
Bachelors283 (16.2%)
Graduate Degree355 (20.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 34%Some College: 5.8%Associates: 23.6%Bachelors: 16.2%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
HS Grad34.0%
Some College5.8%
Associates23.6%
Bachelors16.2%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.7%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.7%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,056 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$174,000 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$712/mo
Total Housing Units1,424
Vacant Units314

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
64%
About Lecompte, LA

Lecompte is a city in Louisiana, located in Rapides County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,700 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.7 years.

Economically, Lecompte is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,056 is below the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lecompte is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $174,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $712 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lecompte is moderately educated. 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (63.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lecompte
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71346 2,700 $46,056 $174,000 $712 2.5% 36.6% 78.7%