City

Melville, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Landry County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,609Population
💰$41,875Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$121,700Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓11.6%College Grads▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 24.1%Other: 3.5%Race
White71.0%
Hispanic1.4%
Black24.1%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads11.6% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate504 (54.3%)
Some College145 (15.6%)
Associates168 (18.1%)
Bachelors6 (0.6%)
Graduate Degree102 (11%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 54.3%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 0.6%Graduate: 11%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad54.3%
Some College15.6%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors0.6%
Graduate11.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.3%Renter: 13.7%Tenure
Owner86.3%
Renter13.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,875 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$121,700 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units843
Vacant Units201

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
46%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
58%
About Melville, LA

Melville is a city in Louisiana, located in St. Landry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,609 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Melville is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,875 is below the national average. Approximately 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Melville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,700, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 86.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Melville is less-educated. 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (70.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Melville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71353 1,609 $41,875 $121,700 0.0% 11.6% 86.3%