City

Vacherie, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  St. James County  ·  Louisiana

👥7,471Population
💰$70,676Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$190,200Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓39.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 44% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 34.9%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 61.4%Other: 0.3%Race
White34.9%
Hispanic3.5%
Black61.4%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads39.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 44% above avg
No HS Diploma84 (1.7%)
HS Graduate1,940 (39.6%)
Some College379 (7.7%)
Associates572 (11.7%)
Bachelors619 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree1,311 (26.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 39.6%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 26.7%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad39.6%
Some College7.7%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate26.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.6%Renter: 19.4%Tenure
Owner80.6%
Renter19.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,676 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$190,200 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$673/mo
Total Housing Units3,312
Vacant Units454

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About Vacherie, LA

Vacherie is a city in Louisiana, located in St. James County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,471 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Vacherie is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,676 is near the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Vacherie is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $673 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vacherie is moderately educated. 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Black (61.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Vacherie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70090 7,471 $70,676 $190,200 $673 7.1% 39.4% 80.6%