City

Saint Joseph, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Tensas County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,454Population
💰$46,806Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$103,300Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓21.6%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊20.5%Unemployment▲ 319% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.0% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.7%Black: 40.2%Other: 1.1%Race
White58.7%
Black40.2%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty21.5% ▲ 115% above avg
College Grads21.6% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment20.5% ▲ 319% above avg
No HS Diploma19 (2%)
HS Graduate465 (50.1%)
Some College106 (11.4%)
Associates138 (14.9%)
Bachelors31 (3.3%)
Graduate Degree170 (18.3%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 50.1%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 3.3%Graduate: 18.3%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad50.1%
Some College11.4%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors3.3%
Graduate18.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.3%Renter: 28.8%Tenure
Owner71.3%
Renter28.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,806 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$103,300 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$725/mo
Total Housing Units1,145
Vacant Units512

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
28%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
55%
About Saint Joseph, LA

Saint Joseph is a city in Louisiana, located in Tensas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,454 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47 years.

Economically, Saint Joseph is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,806 is below the national average. Approximately 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 20.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Saint Joseph is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $725 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saint Joseph is less-educated. 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (58.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Saint Joseph
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71366 1,454 $46,806 $103,300 $725 20.5% 21.6% 71.3%