At a Glance
Median Income
$90,507
$43,542 per capita
Home Value
$258,000
Zillow: $263,913
Median Rent
$1,440/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
439/100K
3,526/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.5%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Zachary Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Zachary's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Zachary a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Zachary residents earn a median household income of $90,507 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,542. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,119 business establishments, including 1,171 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Zachary is $258,000 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,913. Median rent is $1,440/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Zachary reports 439 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,526/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.5% of adults in Zachary hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Zachary has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population19,637
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density731/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$90,507
Per Capita$43,542
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$47,132M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284
Housing
A+
Home Value$258,000
Rent$1,440
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$263,913
Housing Units7,325
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent439/100K
Property3,526/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault394/100K
Burglary217/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death12,990/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain61.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation103 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.5%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed165 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Zachary was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.512 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 165 Mbps.
There are 1,171 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 90 fatal vehicle crashes.
All Countries
