Zachary is a city in Louisiana state in USA with a population of 17699 residents.. The poverty rate of Zachary is 6.8%, which is 51% lower than national average. The typical household in Zachary earns $89712 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 25.8% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Zachary, only 95% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Zachary remained 5.9%, which is 26% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Zachary, only 40% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 27% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Zachary is 101, which is 1% higher than national average. Median home value in Zachary is $226300 , which is 2% lower than national average. While median income in Zachary remained $89712, which is 33% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.