City

Marion, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  Louisiana

👥3,232Population
💰$32,386Median HH Income▼ 58% below avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$80,900Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓32.6%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊8.6%Unemployment▲ 76% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.5%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 20.9%Other: 2%Race
White76.5%
Hispanic0.6%
Black20.9%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
28%
45–64
20%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty38.7% ▲ 287% above avg
College Grads32.6% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 76% above avg
No HS Diploma22 (1.1%)
HS Graduate920 (45.3%)
Some College203 (10%)
Associates225 (11.1%)
Bachelors233 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree428 (21.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 45.3%Some College: 10%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 21.1%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad45.3%
Some College10.0%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate21.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.5%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
35%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$32,386 ▼ 58% below avg
Median Home Value$80,900 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$543/mo
Total Housing Units1,666
Vacant Units382

Income Distribution

Under $25k
44%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Marion, LA

Marion is a city in Louisiana, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,232 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.7 years.

Economically, Marion is a lower-income community. The median household income of $32,386 is well below the national average. Approximately 38.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Marion is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $80,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $543 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marion is moderately educated. 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (76.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Marion
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71260 3,232 $32,386 $80,900 $543 8.6% 32.6% 80.5%