City

Port Allen, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  West Baton Rouge County  ·  Louisiana

👥15,116Population
💰$71,964Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$197,100Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓28.1%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊8.2%Unemployment▲ 68% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.9%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 42.6%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.6%Race
White50.9%
Hispanic3.3%
Black42.6%
Asian0.6%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
29%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty20.6% ▲ 106% above avg
College Grads28.1% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment8.2% ▲ 68% above avg
No HS Diploma189 (1.9%)
HS Graduate4,016 (39.8%)
Some College1,629 (16.2%)
Associates1,420 (14.1%)
Bachelors917 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree1,914 (19%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 39.8%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad39.8%
Some College16.2%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.8%Renter: 26.2%Tenure
Owner73.8%
Renter26.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,964 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$197,100 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$934/mo
Total Housing Units6,817
Vacant Units1,032

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
61%
About Port Allen, LA

Port Allen is a city in Louisiana, located in West Baton Rouge County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,116 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Port Allen is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,964 is near the national average. Approximately 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Port Allen is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $197,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $934 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Port Allen is moderately educated. 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (50.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Port Allen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70767 15,116 $71,964 $197,100 $934 8.2% 28.1% 73.8%