City

Oscar, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pointe Coupee County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,028Population
💰$86,795Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂31.3Median Age
🏠$284,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓31.8%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 39.0% Female 61.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.2%Hispanic: 6%Black: 18.5%Other: 8.3%Race
White67.2%
Hispanic6.0%
Black18.5%
Other8.3%

Age Breakdown

5–17
33%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
19%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.84
Below Poverty27.3% ▲ 173% above avg
College Grads31.8% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
HS Graduate182 (33.1%)
Some College138 (25.1%)
Associates55 (10%)
Bachelors27 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree148 (26.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 33.1%Some College: 25.1%Associates: 10%Bachelors: 4.9%Graduate: 26.9%Edu
HS Grad33.1%
Some College25.1%
Associates10.0%
Bachelors4.9%
Graduate26.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.2%Renter: 4.9%Tenure
Owner95.2%
Renter4.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,795 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$284,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units431
Vacant Units163

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
66%
About Oscar, LA

Oscar is a city in Louisiana, located in Pointe Coupee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,028 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.3 years.

Economically, Oscar is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,795 is near the national average. Approximately 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Oscar is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $284,900, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 95.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oscar is moderately educated. 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (67.22%).

Oscar, LA offers residents above-average earning potential within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Oscar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70762 1,028 $86,795 $284,900 5.6% 31.8% 95.2%