City

Pitkin, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Vernon County  ·  Louisiana

👥3,488Population
💰$60,202Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$65,400Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓16.3%College Grads▼ 58% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.7% Female 45.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.4%Hispanic: 1.3%Other: 5.9%Race
White91.4%
Hispanic1.3%
Other5.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
2%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty16.4% ▲ 64% above avg
College Grads16.3% ▼ 58% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,285 (56.9%)
Some College374 (16.6%)
Associates217 (9.6%)
Bachelors23 (1%)
Graduate Degree345 (15.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 56.9%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 1%Graduate: 15.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad56.9%
Some College16.6%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors1.0%
Graduate15.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.5%Renter: 9.5%Tenure
Owner90.5%
Renter9.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
34%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,202 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$65,400 ▼ 77% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,269/mo
Total Housing Units2,000
Vacant Units538

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About Pitkin, LA

Pitkin is a city in Louisiana, located in Vernon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,488 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.6 years.

Economically, Pitkin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,202 is below the national average. Approximately 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Pitkin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $65,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,269 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pitkin is less-educated. 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.43%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pitkin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70656 3,488 $60,202 $65,400 $1,269 2.6% 16.3% 90.5%