City

Melrose, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Natchitoches County  ·  Louisiana

👥78Population
🎂29.2Median Age
🎓68.4%College Grads▲ 77% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.7% Female 42.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

Black: 38.5%Other: 48.7%Race
Black38.5%
Other48.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
22%
18–24
24%
25–44
38%
45–64
4%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty32.1% ▲ 221% above avg
College Grads68.4% ▲ 77% above avg
HS Graduate2 (5.3%)
Some College10 (26.3%)
Bachelors7 (18.4%)
Graduate Degree19 (50%)

Education

HS Grad: 5.3%Some College: 26.3%Bachelors: 18.4%Graduate: 50%Edu
HS Grad5.3%
Some College26.3%
Bachelors18.4%
Graduate50.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.6%Renter: 3.5%Tenure
Owner96.6%
Renter3.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
11%
$300k–$500k
57%

Financials

Total Housing Units132
Vacant Units103

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
34%
$50k–$75k
21%
$100k–$150k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

30–45 min
65%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
76%
About Melrose, LA

Melrose is a city in Louisiana, located in Natchitoches County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 78 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.2 years.

The population of Melrose is highly educated. 68.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 38.5%.

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

ZIP Codes in Melrose
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.