City

Port Barre, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Landry County  ·  Louisiana

👥3,808Population
💰$46,250Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂37.6Median Age
🏠$98,100Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓19.0%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 56% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.7%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 25.8%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4.4%Race
White64.7%
Hispanic4.6%
Black25.8%
Asian0.5%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
23%
18–24
11%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty17.3% ▲ 73% above avg
College Grads19.0% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 56% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,193 (59.1%)
Some College298 (14.8%)
Associates135 (6.7%)
Bachelors217 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree166 (8.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 59.1%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 6.7%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 8.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad59.1%
Some College14.8%
Associates6.7%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate8.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.1%Renter: 30.9%Tenure
Owner69.1%
Renter30.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,250 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$98,100 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$693/mo
Total Housing Units2,042
Vacant Units532

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Port Barre, LA

Port Barre is a city in Louisiana, located in St. Landry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,808 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.6 years.

Economically, Port Barre is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,250 is below the national average. Approximately 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Port Barre is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $693 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Port Barre is less-educated. 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (64.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Port Barre
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70577 3,808 $46,250 $98,100 $693 7.6% 19.0% 69.1%