City

Plaucheville, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Avoyelles County  ·  Louisiana

👥2,315Population
💰$45,227Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂36.1Median Age
🏠$112,300Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓23.1%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 6.8%Black: 1.8%Other: 2.6%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic6.8%
Black1.8%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
28%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty20.9% ▲ 109% above avg
College Grads23.1% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 62% below avg
HS Graduate489 (39.4%)
Some College271 (21.8%)
Associates195 (15.7%)
Bachelors48 (3.9%)
Graduate Degree238 (19.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.4%Some College: 21.8%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 3.9%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
HS Grad39.4%
Some College21.8%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors3.9%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.8%Renter: 25.2%Tenure
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,227 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$112,300 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$500/mo
Total Housing Units935
Vacant Units129

Income Distribution

Under $25k
45%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
61%
About Plaucheville, LA

Plaucheville is a city in Louisiana, located in Avoyelles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,315 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.1 years.

Economically, Plaucheville is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,227 is below the national average. Approximately 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Plaucheville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $500 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Plaucheville is less-educated. 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Plaucheville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71362 2,315 $45,227 $112,300 $500 1.8% 23.1% 74.8%