City

Starks, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Calcasieu County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,712Population
💰$32,763Median HH Income▼ 57% below avg
🎂49.7Median Age
🏠$84,400Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓21.5%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.1% Female 57.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.1%Hispanic: 6.1%Asian: 0.8%Other: 6.3%Race
White84.1%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian0.8%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
9%
45–64
29%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty41.0% ▲ 310% above avg
College Grads21.5% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma53 (5.5%)
HS Graduate433 (44.7%)
Some College200 (20.6%)
Associates75 (7.7%)
Bachelors47 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree161 (16.6%)

Education

No HS: 5.5%HS Grad: 44.7%Some College: 20.6%Associates: 7.7%Bachelors: 4.9%Graduate: 16.6%Edu
No HS5.5%
HS Grad44.7%
Some College20.6%
Associates7.7%
Bachelors4.9%
Graduate16.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$32,763 ▼ 57% below avg
Median Home Value$84,400 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units855
Vacant Units227

Income Distribution

Under $25k
47%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
63%
About Starks, LA

Starks is a city in Louisiana, located in Calcasieu County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,712 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.7 years.

Economically, Starks is a lower-income community. The median household income of $32,763 is well below the national average. Approximately 41.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Starks is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Starks is less-educated. 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Starks
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70661 1,712 $32,763 $84,400 5.4% 21.5% 82.5%