City

Marksville, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Avoyelles County  ·  Louisiana

👥11,494Population
💰$48,006Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂36.1Median Age
🏠$155,800Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓23.8%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62.4%Hispanic: 2%Black: 25.3%Asian: 1%Other: 7.5%Race
White62.4%
Hispanic2.0%
Black25.3%
Asian1.0%
Other7.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
30%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty22.6% ▲ 126% above avg
College Grads23.8% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma83 (1.3%)
HS Graduate2,382 (36.5%)
Some College1,231 (18.9%)
Associates1,273 (19.5%)
Bachelors621 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree928 (14.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 36.5%Some College: 18.9%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 14.2%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad36.5%
Some College18.9%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate14.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64%Renter: 36.1%Tenure
Owner64.0%
Renter36.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,006 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$155,800 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$774/mo
Total Housing Units5,448
Vacant Units1,048

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Marksville, LA

Marksville is a city in Louisiana, located in Avoyelles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,494 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.1 years.

Economically, Marksville is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,006 is below the national average. Approximately 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Marksville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $155,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $774 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marksville is less-educated. 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (62.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Marksville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71351 11,494 $48,006 $155,800 $774 4.1% 23.8% 64.0%