City

Reserve, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  St. John the Baptist County  ·  Louisiana

👥5,273Population
💰$61,736Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$162,400Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊22.5%Unemployment▲ 359% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.6% Female 42.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 35.2%Hispanic: 10.2%Black: 50.8%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.5%Race
White35.2%
Hispanic10.2%
Black50.8%
Asian0.1%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
15%
18–24
15%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty18.4% ▲ 84% above avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment22.5% ▲ 359% above avg
HS Graduate1,552 (53.4%)
Some College268 (9.2%)
Associates201 (6.9%)
Bachelors368 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree518 (17.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 53.4%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 6.9%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
HS Grad53.4%
Some College9.2%
Associates6.9%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.9%Renter: 22.1%Tenure
Owner77.9%
Renter22.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,736 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$162,400 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,158/mo
Total Housing Units2,960
Vacant Units927

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
52%
About Reserve, LA

Reserve is a city in Louisiana, located in St. John the Baptist County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,273 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Reserve is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,736 is below the national average. Approximately 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 22.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Reserve is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $162,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,158 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Reserve is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (50.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Reserve
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70084 5,273 $61,736 $162,400 $1,158 22.5% 30.5% 77.9%