City

Oil City, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Caddo Parish County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,834Population
💰$31,250Median HH Income▼ 59% below avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$114,400Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓10.8%College Grads▼ 72% below avg
📊10.6%Unemployment▲ 116% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.4%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 23.1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 10.4%Race
White63.4%
Hispanic2.4%
Black23.1%
Asian0.6%
Other10.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
16%
18–24
12%
25–44
17%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty36.8% ▲ 268% above avg
College Grads10.8% ▼ 72% below avg
Unemployment10.6% ▲ 116% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.5%)
HS Graduate387 (39.2%)
Some College206 (20.9%)
Associates282 (28.6%)
Bachelors51 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree56 (5.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 39.2%Some College: 20.9%Associates: 28.6%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 5.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad39.2%
Some College20.9%
Associates28.6%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate5.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.6%Renter: 45.4%Tenure
Owner54.6%
Renter45.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,250 ▼ 59% below avg
Median Home Value$114,400 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$525/mo
Total Housing Units919
Vacant Units135

Income Distribution

Under $25k
45%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
15%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
64%
About Oil City, LA

Oil City is a city in Louisiana, located in Caddo Parish County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,834 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Oil City is a lower-income community. The median household income of $31,250 is well below the national average. Approximately 36.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Oil City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $525 per month.

The population of Oil City is less-educated. 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (63.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oil City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71061 1,834 $31,250 $114,400 $525 10.6% 10.8% 54.6%