City

Sicily Island, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Catahoula County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,313Population
💰$33,036Median HH Income▼ 57% below avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$90,000Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓23.0%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 91% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 38.8%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 53.8%Other: 4.6%Race
White38.8%
Hispanic2.8%
Black53.8%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty34.9% ▲ 249% above avg
College Grads23.0% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 91% below avg
No HS Diploma32 (4.8%)
HS Graduate429 (64.5%)
Some College39 (5.9%)
Associates12 (1.8%)
Bachelors10 (1.5%)
Graduate Degree143 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 4.8%HS Grad: 64.5%Some College: 5.9%Associates: 1.8%Bachelors: 1.5%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS4.8%
HS Grad64.5%
Some College5.9%
Associates1.8%
Bachelors1.5%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.6%Renter: 28.4%Tenure
Owner71.6%
Renter28.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
38%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
34%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,036 ▼ 57% below avg
Median Home Value$90,000 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$619/mo
Total Housing Units818
Vacant Units279

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Sicily Island, LA

Sicily Island is a city in Louisiana, located in Catahoula County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,313 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Sicily Island is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,036 is well below the national average. Approximately 34.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sicily Island is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $90,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $619 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sicily Island is less-educated. 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (53.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sicily Island
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71368 1,313 $33,036 $90,000 $619 0.5% 23.0% 71.6%