City

Plain Dealing, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Bossier County  ·  Louisiana

👥3,993Population
💰$40,347Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂50.2Median Age
🏠$80,400Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓17.0%College Grads▼ 56% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.4%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 43.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4.3%Race
White51.4%
Hispanic0.4%
Black43.4%
Asian0.5%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
7%
18–24
13%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty18.2% ▲ 82% above avg
College Grads17.0% ▼ 56% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma28 (1%)
HS Graduate1,556 (58.3%)
Some College274 (10.3%)
Associates355 (13.3%)
Bachelors87 (3.3%)
Graduate Degree367 (13.8%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 58.3%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 3.3%Graduate: 13.8%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad58.3%
Some College10.3%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors3.3%
Graduate13.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.6%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.6%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,347 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$80,400 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$512/mo
Total Housing Units1,881
Vacant Units437

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
53%
About Plain Dealing, LA

Plain Dealing is a city in Louisiana, located in Bossier County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,993 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.2 years.

Economically, Plain Dealing is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,347 is below the national average. Approximately 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Plain Dealing is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $80,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $512 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Plain Dealing is less-educated. 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (51.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in Plain Dealing
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71064 3,993 $40,347 $80,400 $512 5.3% 17.0% 82.6%