City

Patterson, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Mary County  ·  Louisiana

👥8,158Population
💰$49,538Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$141,600Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓20.3%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 49% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.2% Female 54.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.9%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 38.5%Asian: 0.6%Other: 4.5%Race
White52.9%
Hispanic1.9%
Black38.5%
Asian0.6%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty21.6% ▲ 116% above avg
College Grads20.3% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 49% above avg
No HS Diploma100 (2.3%)
HS Graduate2,247 (51.5%)
Some College753 (17.3%)
Associates376 (8.6%)
Bachelors424 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree463 (10.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 51.5%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 8.6%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 10.6%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad51.5%
Some College17.3%
Associates8.6%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate10.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.1%Renter: 31.9%Tenure
Owner68.1%
Renter31.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,538 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$141,600 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$760/mo
Total Housing Units3,396
Vacant Units416

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
56%
About Patterson, LA

Patterson is a city in Louisiana, located in St. Mary County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,158 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Patterson is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,538 is below the national average. Approximately 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Patterson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $141,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $760 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Patterson is less-educated. 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (52.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Patterson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70392 8,158 $49,538 $141,600 $760 7.3% 20.3% 68.1%