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French Settlement, LA
Village in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70733.
Population
1,295
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
475
ZIP codes
1
French Settlement and its ZIP codes
French Settlement at a glance
- French Settlement is about 4.4 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $72,396 a year, 19% more than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $206,000 (5% below Louisiana) and median rent is $1,183 a month.
Local data for French Settlement, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
French Settlement, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,396
Poverty rate
17.8%
Median home value
$206,000
Median rent
$1,183/mo
Homeownership
89.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.3%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
38.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (332), Italian Americans (169), German Americans (157).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Livingston Parish. PPP loans are for French Settlement.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,222
31,287 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,590
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$781M
FY 2026, $5,489 per person
PPP loans
$2.6M
25 loans, 479 jobs reported
How people get to work
French Settlement, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.2%
- Carpooled3.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 38.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
French Settlement, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
380
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13,708
26.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 43°F
62.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in French Settlement, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
21.9%
U.S. 12.8% +9.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
ZIP codes in French Settlement
1 in or overlapping French Settlement. Population shown
Cities near French Settlement
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Port VincentVillage | 3.2 mi | 1.7 |
| PrairievilleCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 22 |
| GonzalesCity | 9.8 mi | 9.2 |
| SorrentoTown | 10 mi | 3.6 |
| WalkerTown | 12 mi | 6.6 |
| Old JeffersonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| LivingstonTown | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| ShenandoahCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.2 |
| KillianTown | 14 mi | 10.9 |
| Denham SpringsCity | 15 mi | 7.3 |
| Village St. GeorgeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| LemannvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| UnionCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 9.5 |
| St. GabrielCity | 17 mi | 29.7 |
| RomevilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| InniswoldCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is French Settlement, LA in?
- French Settlement is in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in French Settlement, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping French Settlement include 70733.
- What is the population of French Settlement, LA?
- About 1,295 people live in French Settlement, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near French Settlement?
- Nearby places include Port Vincent (3.2 mi), Prairieville (8.5 mi), Gonzales (9.8 mi), Sorrento (10 mi), Walker (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023