City

Simpson, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Vernon County  ·  Louisiana

👥373Population
💰$81,429Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$150,000Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓15.0%College Grads▼ 61% below avg
📊8.5%Unemployment▲ 74% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.5% Female 55.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 3.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian0.3%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
38%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty9.9% ≈ Avg
College Grads15.0% ▼ 61% below avg
Unemployment8.5% ▲ 74% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (2.4%)
HS Graduate117 (40.8%)
Some College78 (27.2%)
Associates42 (14.6%)
Bachelors24 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree19 (6.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 27.2%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 6.6%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad40.8%
Some College27.2%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate6.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.7%Renter: 5.3%Tenure
Owner94.7%
Renter5.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,429 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$150,000 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units196
Vacant Units46

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
2%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
54%
About Simpson, LA

Simpson is a city in Louisiana, located in Vernon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 373 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Simpson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,429 is near the national average. Approximately 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Simpson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $150,000, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Simpson is less-educated. 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.03%).

Simpson, LA offers residents above-average earning potential within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Simpson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71474 373 $81,429 $150,000 8.5% 15.0% 94.7%