City

Oak Grove, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  West Carroll County  ·  Louisiana

👥6,241Population
💰$44,965Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$94,000Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓22.2%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.2%Hispanic: 3%Black: 15.2%Other: 0.5%Race
White81.2%
Hispanic3.0%
Black15.2%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads22.2% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 58% below avg
No HS Diploma114 (2.9%)
HS Graduate1,585 (39.8%)
Some College659 (16.6%)
Associates739 (18.6%)
Bachelors181 (4.6%)
Graduate Degree700 (17.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 39.8%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 4.6%Graduate: 17.6%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad39.8%
Some College16.6%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors4.6%
Graduate17.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.1%Renter: 23.9%Tenure
Owner76.1%
Renter23.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,965 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$94,000 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$662/mo
Total Housing Units3,244
Vacant Units504

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
56%
About Oak Grove, LA

Oak Grove is a city in Louisiana, located in West Carroll County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,241 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Oak Grove is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,965 is below the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Oak Grove is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $94,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $662 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oak Grove is less-educated. 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oak Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71263 6,241 $44,965 $94,000 $662 2.1% 22.2% 76.1%