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Destrehan, LA

Census-designated place in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70047.

Population

11,619

Land area

5.7sq mi

People per sq mi

2,023

ZIP codes

1

Destrehan and its ZIP codes

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Destrehan at a glance

  • Destrehan is about 19 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 47th among 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
  • The median household income is $90,509, 49% above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $320,700 (48% above Louisiana) and median rent is $1,257 a month.

Local data for Destrehan, LA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Destrehan, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$90,509

Poverty rate

17.3%

Median home value

$320,700

Median rent

$1,257/mo

Homeownership

74.2%

Bachelor's or higher

40.4%

Median age

41.3

Average commute

27.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (2,347), German Americans (1,651), Italian Americans (1,265).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Charles Parish. PPP loans are for Destrehan.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$88,136

23,194 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$64,344

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$329M

FY 2026, $6,268 per person

PPP loans

$21.5M

387 loans, 2,335 jobs reported

St. Charles Parish economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Destrehan, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.4%
  • Carpooled5.1%
  • Public transit1.1%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.7%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.7%
  • Worked from home8.1%

Average one-way commute: 27.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Destrehan, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

210

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

9,907

55.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 46°F

63.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Destrehan, LA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.7%

U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts

Diabetes

12.9%

U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts

Smoking

14.2%

U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.0%

U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts

ZIP codes in Destrehan

1 in or overlapping Destrehan. Population shown

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Cities near Destrehan

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
New SarpyCensus-designated place1.2 mi1.4
HahnvilleCensus-designated place2.2 mi5.6
NorcoCensus-designated place3 mi3.4
LulingCensus-designated place4.3 mi23.3
St. RoseCensus-designated place4.4 mi6.6
TaftCensus-designated place4.8 mi5
AmaCensus-designated place5.3 mi3.5
BoutteCensus-designated place6 mi13.8
MontzCensus-designated place6.5 mi2.8
KillonaCensus-designated place6.9 mi0.8
ParadisCensus-designated place7.6 mi6.4
KennerCity8.2 mi14.9
WaggamanCensus-designated place8.5 mi5.7
LaplaceCensus-designated place9.1 mi20.9
River RidgeCensus-designated place9.7 mi2.8
Bayou GaucheCensus-designated place10 mi12.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Destrehan, LA in?
Destrehan is in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana.
What ZIP codes are in Destrehan, LA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Destrehan include 70047.
What is the population of Destrehan, LA?
About 11,619 people live in Destrehan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Destrehan?
Nearby places include New Sarpy (1.2 mi), Hahnville (2.2 mi), Norco (3 mi), Luling (4.3 mi), St. Rose (4.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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