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Luling, LA

Census-designated place in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70039, 70070.

Population

13,960

Land area

23.3sq mi

People per sq mi

599

ZIP codes

2

Luling and its ZIP codes

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Luling at a glance

  • Luling is about 5.6 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 35th among 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
  • The median household income is $76,539, 26% above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $273,800 (26% above Louisiana) and median rent is $1,625 a month.

Local data for Luling, LA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Luling, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$76,539

Poverty rate

13.6%

Median home value

$273,800

Median rent

$1,625/mo

Homeownership

87.0%

Bachelor's or higher

30.2%

Median age

39.9

Average commute

23.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (2,419), German Americans (1,957), Irish Americans (1,057).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Charles Parish. PPP loans are for Luling.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$88,136

23,194 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$64,344

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$329M

FY 2026, $6,268 per person

St. Charles Parish economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone84.5%
  • Carpooled3.9%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked1.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
  • Worked from home10.2%

Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Luling, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

210

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

9,907

55.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 46°F

63.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Luling, LA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.2%

U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts

Diabetes

11.6%

U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts

Smoking

14.0%

U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.8%

U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts

ZIP codes in Luling

2 in or overlapping Luling. Population shown

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Cities near Luling

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BoutteCensus-designated place2.7 mi13.8
DestrehanCensus-designated place4.3 mi5.7
AmaCensus-designated place4.8 mi3.5
St. RoseCensus-designated place5.3 mi6.6
New SarpyCensus-designated place5.5 mi1.4
ParadisCensus-designated place5.6 mi6.4
HahnvilleCensus-designated place5.6 mi5.6
NorcoCensus-designated place7.2 mi3.4
Bayou GaucheCensus-designated place7.3 mi12.9
WaggamanCensus-designated place7.3 mi5.7
TaftCensus-designated place8.2 mi5
River RidgeCensus-designated place9.1 mi2.8
KennerCity9.6 mi14.9
HarahanCity9.6 mi2
Des AllemandsCensus-designated place9.7 mi9.9
AvondaleCensus-designated place10 mi5.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Luling, LA in?
Luling is in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana.
What ZIP codes are in Luling, LA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Luling include 70039, 70070.
What is the population of Luling, LA?
About 13,960 people live in Luling, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Luling?
Nearby places include Boutte (2.7 mi), Destrehan (4.3 mi), Ama (4.8 mi), St. Rose (5.3 mi), New Sarpy (5.5 mi).

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