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Charenton, LA
Census-designated place in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70514, 70523.
Population
1,440
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
290
ZIP codes
2
Charenton and its ZIP codes
Charenton at a glance
- Charenton is about 2.7 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,463 a year, 4% more than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,400 (43% below Louisiana) and median rent is $1,052 a month.
Local data for Charenton, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Charenton, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,463
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$122,400
Median rent
$1,052/mo
Homeownership
77.5%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (214), Irish Americans (79), German Americans (77).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Mary Parish. PPP loans are for Charenton.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,289
19,370 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,332
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$537M
FY 2026, $10,860 per person
PPP loans
$405K
21 loans, 37 jobs reported
How people get to work
Charenton, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.3%
- Carpooled3.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Charenton, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
164
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,543
12.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 44°F
65.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Charenton, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.3%
U.S. 33.3% +11.0 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
21.5%
U.S. 12.8% +8.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
ZIP codes in Charenton
2 in or overlapping Charenton. Population shown
Cities near Charenton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BaldwinTown | 1.7 mi | 3.2 |
| SorrelCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2.1 |
| FranklinCity | 5.8 mi | 10 |
| JeaneretteCity | 8.4 mi | 2.3 |
| GlencoeCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.7 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| LydiaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| LoreauvilleVillage | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| PattersonCity | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| New IberiaCity | 19 mi | 11.1 |
| Bayou VistaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| Pierre PartCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.1 |
| BerwickTown | 22 mi | 5.9 |
| Morgan CityCity | 23 mi | 6 |
| St. MartinvilleCity | 25 mi | 3.2 |
| Bayou CorneCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Charenton, LA in?
- Charenton is in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Charenton, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Charenton include 70514, 70523.
- What is the population of Charenton, LA?
- About 1,440 people live in Charenton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Charenton?
- Nearby places include Baldwin (1.7 mi), Sorrel (4.9 mi), Franklin (5.8 mi), Jeanerette (8.4 mi), Glencoe (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023