City

Vinton, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Calcasieu County  ·  Louisiana

👥6,347Population
💰$48,492Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂35.5Median Age
🏠$141,800Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓19.0%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.6%Hispanic: 12.6%Black: 6.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.1%Race
White78.6%
Hispanic12.6%
Black6.2%
Asian0.3%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
24%
18–24
5%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.00
Below Poverty25.5% ▲ 155% above avg
College Grads19.0% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma55 (1.4%)
HS Graduate2,054 (54%)
Some College575 (15.1%)
Associates396 (10.4%)
Bachelors317 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree404 (10.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 54%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 10.6%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad54.0%
Some College15.1%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate10.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71%Renter: 29%Tenure
Owner71.0%
Renter29.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,492 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$141,800 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$957/mo
Total Housing Units2,650
Vacant Units549

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%
Walked
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
65%
About Vinton, LA

Vinton is a city in Louisiana, located in Calcasieu County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,347 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.5 years.

Economically, Vinton is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,492 is below the national average. Approximately 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Vinton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $141,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $957 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vinton is less-educated. 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (78.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Vinton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70668 6,347 $48,492 $141,800 $957 3.2% 19.0% 71.0%