City

Tallulah, LA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Madison County  ·  Louisiana

👥8,998Population
💰$37,344Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂34.1Median Age
🏠$91,200Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓22.4%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 28.7%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 67.1%Other: 1.3%Race
White28.7%
Hispanic2.7%
Black67.1%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty32.2% ▲ 222% above avg
College Grads22.4% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
No HS Diploma172 (3.7%)
HS Graduate1,503 (32.2%)
Some College921 (19.8%)
Associates1,021 (21.9%)
Bachelors267 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree777 (16.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 32.2%Some College: 19.8%Associates: 21.9%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad32.2%
Some College19.8%
Associates21.9%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53.9%Renter: 46.1%Tenure
Owner53.9%
Renter46.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,344 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$91,200 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$618/mo
Total Housing Units3,889
Vacant Units1,131

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
57%
About Tallulah, LA

Tallulah is a city in Louisiana, located in Madison County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 8,998 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.1 years.

Economically, Tallulah is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,344 is well below the national average. Approximately 32.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Tallulah is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $91,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $618 per month.

The population of Tallulah is less-educated. 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (67.1%).

Tallulah, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Tallulah
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71282 8,998 $37,344 $91,200 $618 5.3% 22.4% 53.9%