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Edgard, LA

Census-designated place in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70049.

Population

1,482

Land area

11.4sq mi

People per sq mi

130

ZIP codes

1

Edgard and its ZIP codes

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Edgard at a glance

  • The median household income is $68,953, 13% above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $182,900 (16% below Louisiana).

Local data for Edgard, LA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Edgard, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$68,953

Poverty rate

11.2%

Median home value

$182,900

Homeownership

98.2%

Bachelor's or higher

35.1%

Median age

56.5

Average commute

31.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Jamaican Americans (12).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. John the Baptist Parish. PPP loans are for Edgard.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.7%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$75,200

13,415 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,224

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$683M

FY 2026, $16,089 per person

St. John the Baptist Parish economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone91.5%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home8.5%

Average one-way commute: 31.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Edgard, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

167

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

5,448

34.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 43°F

67.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Edgard, LA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.6%

U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts

Diabetes

18.5%

U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts

Smoking

12.2%

U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.0%

U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts

ZIP codes in Edgard

1 in or overlapping Edgard. Population shown

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Cities near Edgard

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ReserveCensus-designated place2.5 mi14.6
KillonaCensus-designated place4.4 mi0.8
MontzCensus-designated place5.1 mi2.8
LaplaceCensus-designated place5.3 mi20.9
GaryvilleCensus-designated place5.6 mi14.3
TaftCensus-designated place6.5 mi5
WallaceCensus-designated place6.5 mi6.5
NorcoCensus-designated place8.8 mi3.4
GramercyTown8.9 mi2
HahnvilleCensus-designated place9.2 mi5.6
Pleasure BendCensus-designated place9.8 mi4.2
New SarpyCensus-designated place10 mi1.4
LutcherTown11 mi3.4
PaulinaCensus-designated place11 mi4.6
North VacherieCensus-designated place11 mi5.6
South VacherieCensus-designated place11 mi5.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Edgard, LA in?
Edgard is in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana.
What ZIP codes are in Edgard, LA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Edgard include 70049.
What is the population of Edgard, LA?
About 1,482 people live in Edgard, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Edgard?
Nearby places include Reserve (2.5 mi), Killona (4.4 mi), Montz (5.1 mi), Laplace (5.3 mi), Garyville (5.6 mi).

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