City

Zachary, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  East Baton Rouge Parish County  ·  Louisiana

👥30,097Population
💰$80,243Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$269,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓47.0%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 64% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.8% Female 45.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.7%Hispanic: 2%Black: 40.9%Asian: 1.6%Other: 2.6%Race
White52.7%
Hispanic2.0%
Black40.9%
Asian1.6%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
21%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads47.0% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 64% above avg
No HS Diploma125 (0.7%)
HS Graduate5,383 (29.2%)
Some College1,457 (7.9%)
Associates2,794 (15.2%)
Bachelors1,466 (8%)
Graduate Degree7,183 (39%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 29.2%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 39%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad29.2%
Some College7.9%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate39.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.1%Renter: 15.9%Tenure
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,243 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$269,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,389/mo
Total Housing Units12,112
Vacant Units888

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
63%
About Zachary, LA

Zachary is a city in Louisiana, located in East Baton Rouge Parish County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 30,097 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.7 years.

Economically, Zachary is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,243 is near the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Zachary is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $269,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,389 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Zachary is well-educated. 47.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (52.73%).

Zachary, LA offers residents above-average earning potential within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Zachary
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70791 30,097 $80,243 $269,800 $1,389 8.0% 47.0% 84.1%