City

Saint Martinville, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Martin County  ·  Louisiana

👥19,159Population
💰$46,690Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$149,100Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓22.9%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 53% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62.9%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 30.2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4%Race
White62.9%
Hispanic1.8%
Black30.2%
Asian0.5%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads22.9% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 53% above avg
No HS Diploma249 (2.1%)
HS Graduate5,589 (47.4%)
Some College1,523 (12.9%)
Associates1,728 (14.7%)
Bachelors908 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree1,790 (15.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 47.4%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 15.2%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad47.4%
Some College12.9%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate15.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.7%Renter: 21.3%Tenure
Owner78.7%
Renter21.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,690 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$149,100 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$787/mo
Total Housing Units9,122
Vacant Units1,300

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Saint Martinville, LA

Saint Martinville is a city in Louisiana, located in St. Martin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,159 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Saint Martinville is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,690 is below the national average. Approximately 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Saint Martinville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $149,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $787 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saint Martinville is less-educated. 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (62.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Saint Martinville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70582 19,159 $46,690 $149,100 $787 7.5% 22.9% 78.7%