City

Opelousas, LA

2 ZIP codes  ·  St. Landry County  ·  Louisiana

👥37,188Population
💰$45,276Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$151,300Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓28.3%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 55.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.8%Race
White37.0%
Hispanic3.6%
Black55.4%
Asian0.1%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty23.4% ▲ 134% above avg
College Grads28.3% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
No HS Diploma411 (2%)
HS Graduate7,855 (37.6%)
Some College2,291 (11%)
Associates4,402 (21.1%)
Bachelors2,427 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree3,479 (16.7%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 37.6%Some College: 11%Associates: 21.1%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad37.6%
Some College11.0%
Associates21.1%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.9%Renter: 29.1%Tenure
Owner70.9%
Renter29.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,276 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$151,300 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$764/mo
Total Housing Units17,099
Vacant Units2,311

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
55%
About Opelousas, LA

Opelousas is a city in Louisiana, located in St. Landry County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 37,188 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Opelousas is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,276 is below the national average. Approximately 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Opelousas is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $151,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $764 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Opelousas is moderately educated. 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (55.37%).

Opelousas, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Opelousas
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70570 37,188 $45,276 $151,300 $764 6.4% 28.3% 70.9%

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