City

Oak Ridge, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Morehouse County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,167Population
💰$64,861Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂35.3Median Age
🏠$156,300Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓29.0%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊16.4%Unemployment▲ 235% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.4% Female 56.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.2%Black: 39.6%Other: 2.9%Race
White57.2%
Black39.6%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
28%
18–24
2%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.98
Below Poverty39.7% ▲ 297% above avg
College Grads29.0% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment16.4% ▲ 235% above avg
HS Graduate286 (40.3%)
Some College155 (21.8%)
Associates63 (8.9%)
Bachelors41 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree165 (23.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 40.3%Some College: 21.8%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 23.2%Edu
HS Grad40.3%
Some College21.8%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate23.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.5%Renter: 23.5%Tenure
Owner76.5%
Renter23.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,861 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$156,300 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units523
Vacant Units132

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Oak Ridge, LA

Oak Ridge is a city in Louisiana, located in Morehouse County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,167 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.3 years.

Economically, Oak Ridge is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,861 is below the national average. Approximately 39.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Oak Ridge is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,300, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 76.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oak Ridge is moderately educated. 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (57.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oak Ridge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71264 1,167 $64,861 $156,300 16.4% 29.0% 76.5%