City

Wilson, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  East Feliciana County  ·  Louisiana

👥768Population
💰$32,574Median HH Income▼ 57% below avg
🎂52.4Median Age
🏠$112,900Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓10.2%College Grads▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 38.0% Female 62.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 15.8%Black: 83.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 0.3%Race
White15.8%
Black83.1%
Asian0.9%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
41%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty18.5% ▲ 85% above avg
College Grads10.2% ▼ 74% below avg
HS Graduate281 (62.2%)
Some College58 (12.8%)
Associates67 (14.8%)
Bachelors21 (4.6%)
Graduate Degree25 (5.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 62.2%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 4.6%Graduate: 5.5%Edu
HS Grad62.2%
Some College12.8%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors4.6%
Graduate5.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.1%Renter: 20.9%Tenure
Owner79.1%
Renter20.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
57%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
16%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$32,574 ▼ 57% below avg
Median Home Value$112,900 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$375/mo
Total Housing Units399
Vacant Units88

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
39%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
57%
About Wilson, LA

Wilson is a city in Louisiana, located in East Feliciana County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 768 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.4 years.

Economically, Wilson is a lower-income community. The median household income of $32,574 is well below the national average. Approximately 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Wilson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $375 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wilson is less-educated. 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Black (83.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wilson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70789 768 $32,574 $112,900 $375 0.0% 10.2% 79.1%