City

Rayville, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Richland County  ·  Louisiana

👥12,475Population
💰$51,334Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$136,700Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊8.6%Unemployment▲ 76% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.2%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 35.9%Other: 1.6%Race
White60.2%
Hispanic2.3%
Black35.9%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty24.0% ▲ 140% above avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 76% above avg
No HS Diploma91 (1.4%)
HS Graduate2,169 (33.2%)
Some College1,251 (19.1%)
Associates1,062 (16.2%)
Bachelors436 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree1,530 (23.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 33.2%Some College: 19.1%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 23.4%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad33.2%
Some College19.1%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate23.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.4%Renter: 35.6%Tenure
Owner64.4%
Renter35.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,334 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$136,700 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$774/mo
Total Housing Units5,046
Vacant Units755

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About Rayville, LA

Rayville is a city in Louisiana, located in Richland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,475 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Rayville is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,334 is below the national average. Approximately 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Rayville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $136,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $774 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rayville is moderately educated. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (60.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rayville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71269 12,475 $51,334 $136,700 $774 8.6% 30.1% 64.4%