City

Mamou, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Evangeline County  ·  Louisiana

👥5,028Population
💰$25,922Median HH Income▼ 66% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$93,000Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓17.2%College Grads▼ 56% below avg
📊10.7%Unemployment▲ 119% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.6%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 28.5%Other: 3.6%Race
White60.6%
Hispanic0.3%
Black28.5%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
23%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty37.7% ▲ 277% above avg
College Grads17.2% ▼ 56% below avg
Unemployment10.7% ▲ 119% above avg
No HS Diploma30 (1%)
HS Graduate1,509 (52.7%)
Some College539 (18.8%)
Associates294 (10.3%)
Bachelors126 (4.4%)
Graduate Degree368 (12.8%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 52.7%Some College: 18.8%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 4.4%Graduate: 12.8%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad52.7%
Some College18.8%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors4.4%
Graduate12.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.2%Renter: 41.8%Tenure
Owner58.2%
Renter41.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
52%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$25,922 ▼ 66% below avg
Median Home Value$93,000 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$528/mo
Total Housing Units2,618
Vacant Units341

Income Distribution

Under $25k
48%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
57%
About Mamou, LA

Mamou is a city in Louisiana, located in Evangeline County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,028 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Mamou is a lower-income community. The median household income of $25,922 is well below the national average. Approximately 37.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Mamou is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $93,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $528 per month.

The population of Mamou is less-educated. 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (60.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mamou
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70554 5,028 $25,922 $93,000 $528 10.7% 17.2% 58.2%