City

Urania, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  La Salle County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,186Population
💰$67,500Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$104,000Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓12.7%College Grads▼ 67% below avg
📊8.2%Unemployment▲ 67% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 81.0% Female 19.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.8%Hispanic: 7.3%Black: 33%Other: 3%Race
White56.8%
Hispanic7.3%
Black33.0%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
10%
18–24
9%
25–44
48%
45–64
21%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads12.7% ▼ 67% below avg
Unemployment8.2% ▲ 67% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (1.5%)
HS Graduate248 (40.3%)
Some College119 (19.3%)
Associates162 (26.3%)
Bachelors22 (3.6%)
Graduate Degree56 (9.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 40.3%Some College: 19.3%Associates: 26.3%Bachelors: 3.6%Graduate: 9.1%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad40.3%
Some College19.3%
Associates26.3%
Bachelors3.6%
Graduate9.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.2%Renter: 12.8%Tenure
Owner87.2%
Renter12.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,500 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$104,000 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,042/mo
Total Housing Units238
Vacant Units50

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
54%
About Urania, LA

Urania is a city in Louisiana, located in La Salle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,186 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Urania is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,500 is near the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Urania is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,042 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Urania is less-educated. 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (56.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Urania
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71480 1,186 $67,500 $104,000 $1,042 8.2% 12.7% 87.2%