City

Lutcher, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  St. James County  ·  Louisiana

👥3,123Population
💰$53,696Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂56.8Median Age
🏠$193,600Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓25.5%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 52% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.8% Female 44.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.3%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 37.9%Other: 0.3%Race
White58.3%
Hispanic3.5%
Black37.9%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads25.5% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 52% above avg
No HS Diploma45 (2.1%)
HS Graduate1,155 (53.3%)
Some College164 (7.6%)
Associates250 (11.5%)
Bachelors167 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree385 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 53.3%Some College: 7.6%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad53.3%
Some College7.6%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.8%Renter: 10.2%Tenure
Owner89.8%
Renter10.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,696 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$193,600 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,419
Vacant Units251

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
56%
About Lutcher, LA

Lutcher is a city in Louisiana, located in St. James County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,123 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.8 years.

Economically, Lutcher is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,696 is below the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Lutcher is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $193,600, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 89.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lutcher is moderately educated. 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (58.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lutcher
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70071 3,123 $53,696 $193,600 7.5% 25.5% 89.8%