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Lafitte, LA
Census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70067.
Population
488
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
101
ZIP codes
1
Lafitte and its ZIP codes
Local data for Lafitte, LA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson Parish. PPP loans are for Lafitte.
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
$2.93M
72 loans, 387 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Lafitte, 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
90° / 43°F
66.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lafitte, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
ZIP codes in Lafitte
1 in or overlapping Lafitte. Population shown
Cities near Lafitte
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BaratariaCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 4.3 |
| Jean LafitteTown | 3.9 mi | 5.8 |
| New Orleans StationCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.2 |
| EstelleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.6 |
| WoodmereCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.7 |
| Belle ChasseCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.2 |
| MarreroCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.2 |
| HarveyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.5 |
| TimberlaneCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| WestwegoCity | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| GretnaCity | 15 mi | 4 |
| TerrytownCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.7 |
| AvondaleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.6 |
| PoydrasCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.9 |
| Bridge CityCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.2 |
| VioletCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lafitte, LA in?
- Lafitte is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Lafitte, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lafitte include 70067.
- What is the population of Lafitte, LA?
- About 488 people live in Lafitte, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lafitte?
- Nearby places include Barataria (1.3 mi), Jean Lafitte (3.9 mi), New Orleans Station (10 mi), Estelle (10 mi), Woodmere (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023