City

Rayne, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Acadia County  ·  Louisiana

👥16,279Population
💰$52,531Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂35.8Median Age
🏠$153,800Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓23.5%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.9%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 21.4%Asian: 0%Other: 4.2%Race
White70.9%
Hispanic3.3%
Black21.4%
Asian0.0%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty24.5% ▲ 145% above avg
College Grads23.5% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
No HS Diploma200 (2.1%)
HS Graduate4,537 (48.7%)
Some College1,101 (11.8%)
Associates1,291 (13.8%)
Bachelors825 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree1,369 (14.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 48.7%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 14.7%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad48.7%
Some College11.8%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate14.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.7%Renter: 25.4%Tenure
Owner74.7%
Renter25.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,531 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$153,800 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$845/mo
Total Housing Units6,563
Vacant Units686

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About Rayne, LA

Rayne is a city in Louisiana, located in Acadia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,279 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.8 years.

Economically, Rayne is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,531 is below the national average. Approximately 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Rayne is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $153,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $845 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rayne is less-educated. 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (70.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rayne
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70578 16,279 $52,531 $153,800 $845 5.3% 23.5% 74.7%