City

Sterlington, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Ouachita Parish County  ·  Louisiana

👥4,999Population
💰$75,768Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$260,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓31.7%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.1%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 21.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.5%Race
White74.1%
Hispanic3.9%
Black21.4%
Asian0.2%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
22%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
21%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty17.1% ▲ 71% above avg
College Grads31.7% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma57 (1.9%)
HS Graduate833 (27.5%)
Some College598 (19.7%)
Associates579 (19.1%)
Bachelors170 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree791 (26.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 27.5%Some College: 19.7%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 26.1%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad27.5%
Some College19.7%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate26.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.8%Renter: 28.2%Tenure
Owner71.8%
Renter28.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,768 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$260,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,043/mo
Total Housing Units2,280
Vacant Units299

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
58%
About Sterlington, LA

Sterlington is a city in Louisiana, located in Ouachita Parish County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,999 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, Sterlington is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,768 is near the national average. Approximately 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sterlington is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $260,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,043 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sterlington is moderately educated. 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (74.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sterlington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71280 4,999 $75,768 $260,000 $1,043 2.2% 31.7% 71.8%