City

Montgomery, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Grant County  ·  Louisiana

👥2,922Population
💰$52,862Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$75,600Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓21.2%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.7%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 8.8%Other: 8.6%Race
White75.7%
Hispanic5.1%
Black8.8%
Other8.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
9%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty23.3% ▲ 133% above avg
College Grads21.2% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma29 (1.7%)
HS Graduate888 (52.3%)
Some College84 (4.9%)
Associates337 (19.9%)
Bachelors75 (4.4%)
Graduate Degree284 (16.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 52.3%Some College: 4.9%Associates: 19.9%Bachelors: 4.4%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad52.3%
Some College4.9%
Associates19.9%
Bachelors4.4%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87%Renter: 13%Tenure
Owner87.0%
Renter13.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,862 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$75,600 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$825/mo
Total Housing Units1,464
Vacant Units329

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
57%
About Montgomery, LA

Montgomery is a city in Louisiana, located in Grant County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,922 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Montgomery is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,862 is below the national average. Approximately 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Montgomery is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $75,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $825 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Montgomery is less-educated. 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (75.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Montgomery
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71454 2,922 $52,862 $75,600 $825 4.6% 21.2% 87.0%