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Jefferson, LA

Census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70121.

Population

9,703

Land area

2.7sq mi

People per sq mi

3,584

ZIP codes

1

Jefferson and its ZIP codes

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Jefferson at a glance

  • Jefferson is about 34 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
  • It is the 58th most populous of 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
  • Households here earn a median of $57,235 a year, 6% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $247,700 (14% above Louisiana) and median rent is $1,097 a month.

Local data for Jefferson, LA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Jefferson, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$57,235

Poverty rate

16.5%

Median home value

$247,700

Median rent

$1,097/mo

Homeownership

57.3%

Bachelor's or higher

35.7%

Median age

45.4

Average commute

20.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,522), German Americans (1,296), French Americans (1,240).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

$6.26B

FY 2026, $14,206 per person

PPP loans

$59.24M

587 loans, 6,035 jobs reported

Jefferson Parish economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone69.0%
  • Carpooled7.6%
  • Public transit2.0%
  • Walked4.8%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
  • Worked from home13.6%

Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Jefferson, 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

94° / 47°F

64.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Jefferson, LA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.8%

U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts

Diabetes

15.9%

U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts

Smoking

15.1%

U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.6%

U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts

ZIP codes in Jefferson

1 in or overlapping Jefferson. Population shown

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Cities near Jefferson

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ElmwoodCensus-designated place2 mi3.8
Bridge CityCensus-designated place2 mi4.2
HarahanCity3 mi2
MetairieCensus-designated place3.4 mi23.2
River RidgeCensus-designated place3.7 mi2.8
WestwegoCity4 mi3.1
AvondaleCensus-designated place4.1 mi5.6
WaggamanCensus-designated place5.3 mi5.7
MarreroCensus-designated place5.6 mi7.2
KennerCity7 mi14.9
GretnaCity7.1 mi4
HarveyCensus-designated place7.2 mi6.5
AmaCensus-designated place8.3 mi3.5
EstelleCensus-designated place8.5 mi4.6
TerrytownCensus-designated place8.5 mi3.7
WoodmereCensus-designated place8.8 mi3.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Jefferson, LA in?
Jefferson is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
What ZIP codes are in Jefferson, LA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Jefferson include 70121.
What is the population of Jefferson, LA?
About 9,703 people live in Jefferson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Jefferson?
Nearby places include Elmwood (2 mi), Bridge City (2 mi), Harahan (3 mi), Metairie (3.4 mi), River Ridge (3.7 mi).

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