City

Washington, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Landry County  ·  Louisiana

👥3,138Population
💰$44,063Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂34.0Median Age
🏠$105,600Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓24.5%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 28.8%Other: 3.8%Race
White66.0%
Hispanic1.4%
Black28.8%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty17.4% ▲ 74% above avg
College Grads24.5% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (1.2%)
HS Graduate881 (50.9%)
Some College234 (13.5%)
Associates171 (9.9%)
Bachelors166 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree258 (14.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 50.9%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad50.9%
Some College13.5%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.1%Renter: 24.9%Tenure
Owner75.1%
Renter24.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,063 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$105,600 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$653/mo
Total Housing Units1,522
Vacant Units298

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
59%
About Washington, LA

Washington is a city in Louisiana, located in St. Landry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,138 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34 years.

Economically, Washington is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,063 is below the national average. Approximately 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Washington is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $105,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $653 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Washington is less-educated. 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (65.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Washington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70589 3,138 $44,063 $105,600 $653 0.0% 24.5% 75.1%