City

Prairieville, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Ascension County  ·  Louisiana

👥48,074Population
💰$114,707Median HH Income▲ 50% above avg
🎂34.0Median Age
🏠$295,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓45.5%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.9%Hispanic: 6%Black: 14.7%Asian: 1.5%Other: 4.2%Race
White72.9%
Hispanic6.0%
Black14.7%
Asian1.5%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
22%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
23%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.92
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads45.5% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma261 (0.9%)
HS Graduate7,191 (25.7%)
Some College3,326 (11.9%)
Associates4,486 (16%)
Bachelors2,655 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree10,108 (36.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 25.7%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 36.1%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad25.7%
Some College11.9%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate36.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.5%Renter: 10.6%Tenure
Owner89.5%
Renter10.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$114,707 ▲ 50% above avg
Median Home Value$295,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,245/mo
Total Housing Units17,557
Vacant Units1,117

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
65%
About Prairieville, LA

Prairieville is a city in Louisiana, located in Ascension County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 48,074 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34 years.

Economically, Prairieville is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $114,707 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Prairieville is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $295,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,245 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Prairieville is well-educated. 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (72.86%).

Prairieville, LA offers residents above-average earning potential within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Prairieville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70769 48,074 $114,707 $295,200 $1,245 2.2% 45.5% 89.5%