City

Sorrento, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Ascension County  ·  Louisiana

👥2,879Population
💰$108,419Median HH Income▲ 42% above avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$247,700Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓26.5%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.6% Female 55.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.1%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 23.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.9%Race
White72.1%
Hispanic1.2%
Black23.3%
Asian0.2%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
11%
25–44
27%
45–64
29%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty4.8% ▼ 52% below avg
College Grads26.5% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.3%)
HS Graduate759 (39.8%)
Some College211 (11.1%)
Associates425 (22.3%)
Bachelors107 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree399 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 39.8%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 22.3%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad39.8%
Some College11.1%
Associates22.3%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.5%Renter: 6.5%Tenure
Owner93.5%
Renter6.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
46%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$108,419 ▲ 42% above avg
Median Home Value$247,700 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,260/mo
Total Housing Units1,107
Vacant Units46

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
63%
About Sorrento, LA

Sorrento is a city in Louisiana, located in Ascension County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,879 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Sorrento is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $108,419 is above the national average. Approximately 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sorrento is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $247,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,260 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sorrento is moderately educated. 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (72.14%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sorrento
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70778 2,879 $108,419 $247,700 $1,260 2.8% 26.5% 93.5%