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Clarks, LA
Village in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 71415.
Population
770
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
802
ZIP codes
1
Clarks and its ZIP codes
Clarks at a glance
- Clarks is about 7.5 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $28,056 a year, 54% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $50,400 (77% below Louisiana) and median rent is $777 a month.
Local data for Clarks, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clarks, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$28,056
Poverty rate
29.2%
Median home value
$50,400
Median rent
$777/mo
Homeownership
67.5%
Bachelor's or higher
5.4%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (47), German Americans (45), French Americans (42).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Caldwell Parish. PPP loans are for Clarks.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,960
2,233 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,207
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$62.3M
FY 2026, $6,460 per person
PPP loans
$204K
8 loans, 29 jobs reported
How people get to work
Clarks, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.7%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clarks, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
336
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
342
8.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 37°F
59.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clarks, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Clarks
1 in or overlapping Clarks. Population shown
Cities near Clarks
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GraysonVillage | 2.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Banks SpringsCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 3.1 |
| ColumbiaTown | 6.4 mi | 0.8 |
| OllaTown | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| UraniaTown | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| TullosTown | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| SikesVillage | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| TroutCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| Good PineCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| JenaTown | 23 mi | 5.5 |
| GeorgetownVillage | 23 mi | 1.3 |
| MidwayCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3 |
| Jordan HillCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 6.7 |
| WinnsboroCity | 26 mi | 4 |
| HarrisonburgVillage | 26 mi | 1 |
| ChathamTown | 26 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clarks, LA in?
- Clarks is in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Clarks, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Clarks include 71415.
- What is the population of Clarks, LA?
- About 770 people live in Clarks, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clarks?
- Nearby places include Grayson (2.3 mi), Banks Springs (4.7 mi), Columbia (6.4 mi), Olla (11 mi), Urania (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023