City

Sunset, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Landry County  ·  Louisiana

👥6,865Population
💰$70,327Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂34.4Median Age
🏠$184,000Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓29.6%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.3%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 23.4%Asian: 5.9%Other: 2.6%Race
White64.3%
Hispanic3.6%
Black23.4%
Asian5.9%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.95
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads29.6% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,300 (36.7%)
Some College599 (16.9%)
Associates589 (16.6%)
Bachelors239 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree809 (22.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 36.7%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad36.7%
Some College16.9%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.1%Renter: 21.9%Tenure
Owner78.1%
Renter21.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,327 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$184,000 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,037/mo
Total Housing Units2,698
Vacant Units369

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Sunset, LA

Sunset is a city in Louisiana, located in St. Landry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,865 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.4 years.

Economically, Sunset is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,327 is near the national average. Approximately 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sunset is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $184,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,037 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sunset is moderately educated. 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (64.33%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sunset
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70584 6,865 $70,327 $184,000 $1,037 2.4% 29.6% 78.1%