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Garyville, LA
Census-designated place in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70051, 70076, 70084.
Population
2,119
Land area
14.3sq mi
People per sq mi
148
ZIP codes
3
Garyville and its ZIP codes
Garyville at a glance
- Garyville is 39% denser than Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $88,060, 45% above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,600 (21% below Louisiana) and median rent is $1,078 a month.
Local data for Garyville, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Garyville, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,060
Poverty rate
18.6%
Median home value
$171,600
Median rent
$1,078/mo
Homeownership
89.2%
Bachelor's or higher
8.3%
Median age
42.4
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (348), German Americans (226), Italian Americans (137).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. John the Baptist Parish. PPP loans are for Garyville.
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
PPP loans
$5.44M
116 loans, 487 jobs reported
St. John the Baptist Parish economyFederal spendingPPP loans
How people get to work
Garyville, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.6%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Garyville, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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 zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Garyville, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
ZIP codes in Garyville
3 in or overlapping Garyville. Population shown
Cities near Garyville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WallaceCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 6.5 |
| GramercyTown | 3.7 mi | 2 |
| ReserveCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 14.6 |
| LutcherTown | 5.2 mi | 3.4 |
| EdgardCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 11.4 |
| PaulinaCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 4.6 |
| North VacherieCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 5.6 |
| Grand PointCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 4.3 |
| HesterCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 3.5 |
| LaplaceCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 20.9 |
| South VacherieCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 5.1 |
| KillonaCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Pleasure BendCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.2 |
| MontzCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| TaftCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5 |
| ConventCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Garyville, LA in?
- Garyville is in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Garyville, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Garyville include 70051, 70076, 70084.
- What is the population of Garyville, LA?
- About 2,119 people live in Garyville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Garyville?
- Nearby places include Wallace (3 mi), Gramercy (3.7 mi), Reserve (4.5 mi), Lutcher (5.2 mi), Edgard (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023