City

Wisner, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Louisiana

👥2,187Population
💰$37,841Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂49.9Median Age
🏠$124,200Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓24.7%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 71% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.9% Female 55.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.3%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 36.5%Other: 4%Race
White58.3%
Hispanic1.3%
Black36.5%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
15%
45–64
34%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty30.5% ▲ 205% above avg
College Grads24.7% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 71% above avg
No HS Diploma15 (1.1%)
HS Graduate570 (42.1%)
Some College217 (16%)
Associates217 (16%)
Bachelors89 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree245 (18.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 42.1%Some College: 16%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 18.1%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad42.1%
Some College16.0%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate18.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.2%Renter: 37.8%Tenure
Owner62.2%
Renter37.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,841 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$124,200 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$719/mo
Total Housing Units1,093
Vacant Units244

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
58%
About Wisner, LA

Wisner is a city in Louisiana, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,187 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.9 years.

Economically, Wisner is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,841 is well below the national average. Approximately 30.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Wisner is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $719 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wisner is less-educated. 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (58.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wisner
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71378 2,187 $37,841 $124,200 $719 8.4% 24.7% 62.2%