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Reserve, LA
Census-designated place in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70084.
Population
7,791
Land area
14.6sq mi
People per sq mi
535
ZIP codes
1
Reserve and its ZIP codes
Reserve at a glance
- Reserve is about 5 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 74th among 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- The median household income is $55,450, 9% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,100 (29% below Louisiana) and median rent is $1,381 a month.
Local data for Reserve, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Reserve, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,450
Poverty rate
19.1%
Median home value
$154,100
Median rent
$1,381/mo
Homeownership
70.9%
Bachelor's or higher
10.3%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (668), German Americans (585), Honduran Americans (454).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. John the Baptist Parish. PPP loans are for Reserve.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,200
13,415 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,224
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$683M
FY 2026, $16,089 per person
PPP loans
$22.85M
329 loans, 1,823 jobs reported
St. John the Baptist Parish economyFederal spendingPPP loans
How people get to work
Reserve, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.8%
- Carpooled15.1%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home2.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Reserve, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
167
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,448
34.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 43°F
67.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Reserve, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.3%
U.S. 33.3% +10.0 pts
Diabetes
19.1%
U.S. 12.1% +7.0 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
ZIP codes in Reserve
1 in or overlapping Reserve. Population shown
Cities near Reserve
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EdgardCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 11.4 |
| GaryvilleCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 14.3 |
| LaplaceCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 20.9 |
| WallaceCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 6.5 |
| MontzCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.8 |
| KillonaCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.8 |
| GramercyTown | 8.2 mi | 2 |
| TaftCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 5 |
| LutcherTown | 9.7 mi | 3.4 |
| PaulinaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.6 |
| NorcoCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.4 |
| HahnvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.6 |
| North VacherieCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.6 |
| Pleasure BendCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.2 |
| New SarpyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Grand PointCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Reserve, LA in?
- Reserve is in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Reserve, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Reserve include 70084.
- What is the population of Reserve, LA?
- About 7,791 people live in Reserve, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Reserve?
- Nearby places include Edgard (2.5 mi), Garyville (4.5 mi), Laplace (5.3 mi), Wallace (6.5 mi), Montz (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023