City

Raceland, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lafourche County  ·  Louisiana

👥13,683Population
💰$62,366Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$183,700Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓25.1%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 71% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.6%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 20.6%Asian: 1%Other: 3.9%Race
White72.6%
Hispanic1.6%
Black20.6%
Asian1.0%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
33%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty17.7% ▲ 77% above avg
College Grads25.1% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 71% above avg
No HS Diploma134 (1.6%)
HS Graduate3,735 (45.2%)
Some College1,259 (15.2%)
Associates1,062 (12.8%)
Bachelors762 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree1,316 (15.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 45.2%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad45.2%
Some College15.2%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81%Renter: 19%Tenure
Owner81.0%
Renter19.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,366 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$183,700 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$825/mo
Total Housing Units5,986
Vacant Units463

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
55%
About Raceland, LA

Raceland is a city in Louisiana, located in Lafourche County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,683 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Raceland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,366 is below the national average. Approximately 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Raceland is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $183,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $825 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Raceland is moderately educated. 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (72.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Raceland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70394 13,683 $62,366 $183,700 $825 8.4% 25.1% 81.0%