City

Merryville, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Beauregard County  ·  Louisiana

👥3,297Population
💰$60,625Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$112,100Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓17.7%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.1% Female 43.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.9%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 6.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.6%Race
White89.9%
Hispanic0.9%
Black6.1%
Asian0.1%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
31%
45–64
21%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads17.7% ▼ 54% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma28 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,182 (60.6%)
Some College157 (8%)
Associates238 (12.2%)
Bachelors154 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree192 (9.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 60.6%Some College: 8%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 9.8%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad60.6%
Some College8.0%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate9.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.7%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,625 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$112,100 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$562/mo
Total Housing Units1,666
Vacant Units307

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
65%
About Merryville, LA

Merryville is a city in Louisiana, located in Beauregard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,297 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, Merryville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,625 is below the national average. Approximately 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Merryville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $562 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Merryville is less-educated. 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Merryville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70653 3,297 $60,625 $112,100 $562 3.5% 17.7% 83.3%