City

Pearl River, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Tammany County  ·  Louisiana

👥13,290Population
💰$62,046Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$219,900Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓34.6%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 47% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.4%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 4.7%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.1%Race
White87.4%
Hispanic5.3%
Black4.7%
Asian0.3%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads34.6% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 47% above avg
No HS Diploma249 (3.1%)
HS Graduate2,159 (26.8%)
Some College1,216 (15.1%)
Associates1,644 (20.4%)
Bachelors608 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree2,174 (27%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 26.8%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 20.4%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 27%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad26.8%
Some College15.1%
Associates20.4%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate27.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,046 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$219,900 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$858/mo
Total Housing Units5,535
Vacant Units630

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
57%
About Pearl River, LA

Pearl River is a city in Louisiana, located in St. Tammany County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,290 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Pearl River is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,046 is below the national average. Approximately 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Pearl River is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $219,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $858 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pearl River is moderately educated. 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pearl River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70452 13,290 $62,046 $219,900 $858 7.2% 34.6% 84.5%