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Harahan, LA
City in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70123.
Population
8,904
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
4,412
ZIP codes
1
Harahan and its ZIP codes
Harahan at a glance
- Harahan is about 41 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- It is the 66th most populous of 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- Households here earn a median of $79,516 a year, 31% more than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $343,100 (58% above Louisiana) and median rent is $1,082 a month.
Local data for Harahan, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Harahan, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,516
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$343,100
Median rent
$1,082/mo
Homeownership
74.1%
Bachelor's or higher
43.3%
Median age
50.0
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (1,819), German Americans (1,557), Italian Americans (1,365).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson Parish. PPP loans are for Harahan.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,283
186,101 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,691
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.3B
FY 2026, $14,206 per person
PPP loans
$158M
1,633 loans, 16,103 jobs reported
How people get to work
Harahan, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Harahan, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
413
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
75,564
64.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 46°F
63.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Harahan, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
ZIP codes in Harahan
1 in or overlapping Harahan. Population shown
Cities near Harahan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| River RidgeCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 2.8 |
| ElmwoodCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 3.8 |
| WaggamanCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 5.7 |
| Bridge CityCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 4.2 |
| JeffersonCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 2.7 |
| AvondaleCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 5.6 |
| MetairieCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 23.2 |
| WestwegoCity | 4.9 mi | 3.1 |
| KennerCity | 5.2 mi | 14.9 |
| AmaCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 3.5 |
| St. RoseCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 6.6 |
| MarreroCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 7.2 |
| HarveyCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 6.5 |
| EstelleCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 4.6 |
| GretnaCity | 9.5 mi | 4 |
| LulingCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 23.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Harahan, LA in?
- Harahan is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Harahan, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Harahan include 70123.
- What is the population of Harahan, LA?
- About 8,904 people live in Harahan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Harahan?
- Nearby places include River Ridge (1 mi), Elmwood (1 mi), Waggaman (2.3 mi), Bridge City (2.6 mi), Jefferson (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023