City

Oberlin, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Allen County  ·  Louisiana

👥2,892Population
💰$51,424Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂34.3Median Age
🏠$79,000Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓24.7%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊15.9%Unemployment▲ 224% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.5% Female 53.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.7%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 29.8%Asian: 0.8%Other: 0.2%Race
White66.7%
Hispanic2.5%
Black29.8%
Asian0.8%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
15%
25–44
19%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads24.7% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment15.9% ▲ 224% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.5%)
HS Graduate543 (36.7%)
Some College295 (19.9%)
Associates268 (18.1%)
Bachelors182 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree183 (12.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 36.7%Some College: 19.9%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 12.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad36.7%
Some College19.9%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate12.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.4%Renter: 26.6%Tenure
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
35%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,424 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$79,000 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$430/mo
Total Housing Units1,201
Vacant Units210

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
55%
About Oberlin, LA

Oberlin is a city in Louisiana, located in Allen County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,892 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.3 years.

Economically, Oberlin is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,424 is below the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 15.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Oberlin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $79,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $430 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oberlin is less-educated. 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (66.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oberlin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70655 2,892 $51,424 $79,000 $430 15.9% 24.7% 73.4%