City

Lena, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Rapides County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,092Population
💰$45,865Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$87,500Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓25.4%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.6% Female 54.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.6%Hispanic: 4.9%Other: 5.6%Race
White80.6%
Hispanic4.9%
Other5.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
32%
18–24
1%
25–44
27%
45–64
13%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads25.4% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (2.3%)
HS Graduate243 (39.3%)
Some College99 (16%)
Associates105 (17%)
Bachelors48 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree109 (17.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 16%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 17.6%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad39.3%
Some College16.0%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate17.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.4%Renter: 9.6%Tenure
Owner90.4%
Renter9.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
36%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,865 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$87,500 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$638/mo
Total Housing Units654
Vacant Units257

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
48%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
61%
About Lena, LA

Lena is a city in Louisiana, located in Rapides County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,092 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, Lena is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,865 is below the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lena is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $87,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $638 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lena is moderately educated. 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.59%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lena
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71447 1,092 $45,865 $87,500 $638 4.0% 25.4% 90.4%