City

Monterey, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Concordia County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,382Population
💰$44,961Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$103,400Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓37.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊21.3%Unemployment▲ 336% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.2% Female 39.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.3%Hispanic: 5.7%Other: 3%Race
White87.3%
Hispanic5.7%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
10%
18–24
23%
25–44
23%
45–64
18%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.27
Below Poverty40.4% ▲ 304% above avg
College Grads37.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment21.3% ▲ 336% above avg
No HS Diploma21 (2.9%)
HS Graduate255 (35.7%)
Some College83 (11.6%)
Associates88 (12.3%)
Bachelors99 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree168 (23.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 35.7%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad35.7%
Some College11.6%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.3%Renter: 8.8%Tenure
Owner91.3%
Renter8.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,961 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$103,400 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units648
Vacant Units225

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
23%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
7%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Monterey, LA

Monterey is a city in Louisiana, located in Concordia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,382 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Monterey is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,961 is below the national average. Approximately 40.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 21.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Monterey is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 91.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Monterey is moderately educated. 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Monterey
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71354 1,382 $44,961 $103,400 21.3% 37.4% 91.3%