City

Newellton, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Tensas County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,448Population
💰$32,308Median HH Income▼ 58% below avg
🎂55.1Median Age
🏠$57,500Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓14.0%College Grads▼ 64% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 64% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.4% Female 55.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 33.9%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 60.7%Other: 3.3%Race
White33.9%
Hispanic2.1%
Black60.7%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
17%
45–64
31%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty31.6% ▲ 216% above avg
College Grads14.0% ▼ 64% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 64% above avg
No HS Diploma38 (4%)
HS Graduate439 (46.8%)
Some College126 (13.4%)
Associates205 (21.8%)
Bachelors32 (3.4%)
Graduate Degree99 (10.5%)

Education

No HS: 4%HS Grad: 46.8%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 21.8%Bachelors: 3.4%Graduate: 10.5%Edu
No HS4.0%
HS Grad46.8%
Some College13.4%
Associates21.8%
Bachelors3.4%
Graduate10.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.6%Renter: 33.4%Tenure
Owner66.6%
Renter33.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
48%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$32,308 ▼ 58% below avg
Median Home Value$57,500 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$540/mo
Total Housing Units1,093
Vacant Units425

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Public Transit
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
54%
About Newellton, LA

Newellton is a city in Louisiana, located in Tensas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,448 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.1 years.

Economically, Newellton is a lower-income community. The median household income of $32,308 is well below the national average. Approximately 31.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Newellton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $57,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $540 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newellton is less-educated. 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (60.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Newellton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71357 1,448 $32,308 $57,500 $540 8.0% 14.0% 66.6%