City

Transylvania, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  East Carroll County  ·  Louisiana

👥436Population
💰$45,000Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂50.3Median Age
🏠$91,700Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓10.5%College Grads▼ 73% below avg
📊35.4%Unemployment▲ 623% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 37.2% Female 62.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.4%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 5.1%Race
White93.4%
Hispanic1.6%
Black5.1%

Age Breakdown

5–17
7%
18–24
23%
25–44
16%
45–64
29%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.93
Below Poverty20.4% ▲ 104% above avg
College Grads10.5% ▼ 73% below avg
Unemployment35.4% ▲ 623% above avg
HS Graduate68 (26.5%)
Some College28 (10.9%)
Associates134 (52.1%)
Graduate Degree27 (10.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.5%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 52.1%Graduate: 10.5%Edu
HS Grad26.5%
Some College10.9%
Associates52.1%
Graduate10.5%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
43%
$100k–$150k
5%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,000 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$91,700 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units243
Vacant Units17

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
47%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
71%
About Transylvania, LA

Transylvania is a city in Louisiana, located in East Carroll County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 436 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.3 years.

Economically, Transylvania is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,000 is below the national average. Approximately 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 35.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Transylvania is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $91,700, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Transylvania is less-educated. 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Transylvania
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71286 436 $45,000 $91,700 35.4% 10.5% 100.0%