City

Shongaloo, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Webster County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,376Population
💰$72,284Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.5Median Age
🏠$68,800Median Home Value▼ 75% below avg
🎓40.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊18.9%Unemployment▲ 286% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.3% Female 44.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 2.3%Other: 2.5%Race
White95.1%
Hispanic0.1%
Black2.3%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
17%
45–64
26%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads40.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment18.9% ▲ 286% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (1.1%)
HS Graduate247 (27.1%)
Some College179 (19.7%)
Associates106 (11.6%)
Bachelors85 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree283 (31.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 27.1%Some College: 19.7%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 31.1%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad27.1%
Some College19.7%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate31.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.7%Renter: 13.3%Tenure
Owner86.7%
Renter13.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
40%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,284 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$68,800 ▼ 75% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units804
Vacant Units241

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Shongaloo, LA

Shongaloo is a city in Louisiana, located in Webster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,376 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.5 years.

Economically, Shongaloo is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,284 is near the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 18.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Shongaloo is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $68,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 86.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shongaloo is well-educated. 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shongaloo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71072 1,376 $72,284 $68,800 18.9% 40.4% 86.7%