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Harvey, LA

Census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70058.

Population

20,915

Land area

6.5sq mi

People per sq mi

3,224

ZIP codes

1

Harvey and its ZIP codes

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Harvey at a glance

  • Harvey is about 30 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
  • It is the 23rd most populous of 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
  • Households here earn a median of $48,774 a year, 20% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $200,100 (8% below Louisiana) and median rent is $1,190 a month.

Local data for Harvey, LA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Harvey, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$48,774

Poverty rate

25.7%

Median home value

$200,100

Median rent

$1,190/mo

Homeownership

52.7%

Bachelor's or higher

19.1%

Median age

41.6

Average commute

28.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Honduran Americans (1,480), French Americans (1,345), Vietnamese Americans (1,279).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson Parish. PPP loans are for Harvey.

Details

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

$127M

2,786 loans, 13,823 jobs reported

Jefferson Parish economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone78.1%
  • Carpooled10.1%
  • Public transit3.1%
  • Walked2.7%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home4.1%

Average one-way commute: 28.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Harvey, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

92° / 45°F

65.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Harvey, LA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

46.4%

U.S. 33.3% +13.1 pts

Diabetes

19.1%

U.S. 12.1% +7.0 pts

Smoking

19.4%

U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.8%

U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts

ZIP codes in Harvey

1 in or overlapping Harvey. Population shown

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Cities near Harvey

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GretnaCity1.6 mi4
TimberlaneCensus-designated place2.3 mi1.5
WoodmereCensus-designated place2.5 mi3.7
TerrytownCensus-designated place2.6 mi3.7
MarreroCensus-designated place3.1 mi7.2
EstelleCensus-designated place3.7 mi4.6
New Orleans StationCensus-designated place4.6 mi5.2
WestwegoCity4.7 mi3.1
Belle ChasseCensus-designated place5.4 mi8.2
ArabiCensus-designated place6.3 mi1.8
Bridge CityCensus-designated place6.6 mi4.2
JeffersonCensus-designated place7.2 mi2.7
AvondaleCensus-designated place7.4 mi5.6
ChalmetteCensus-designated place7.5 mi7.2
ElmwoodCensus-designated place8.5 mi3.8
HarahanCity9.2 mi2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Harvey, LA in?
Harvey is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
What ZIP codes are in Harvey, LA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Harvey include 70058.
What is the population of Harvey, LA?
About 20,915 people live in Harvey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Harvey?
Nearby places include Gretna (1.6 mi), Timberlane (2.3 mi), Woodmere (2.5 mi), Terrytown (2.6 mi), Marrero (3.1 mi).

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