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River Ridge, LA
Census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70123.
Population
13,312
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
4,762
ZIP codes
1
River Ridge and its ZIP codes
River Ridge at a glance
- River Ridge is about 45 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- It is the 36th most populous of 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- Households here earn a median of $84,336 a year, 39% more than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $357,400 (65% above Louisiana) and median rent is $1,127 a month.
Local data for River Ridge, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
River Ridge, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,336
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$357,400
Median rent
$1,127/mo
Homeownership
70.6%
Bachelor's or higher
38.8%
Median age
45.0
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,333), French Americans (2,219), Italian Americans (1,746).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson Parish. PPP loans are for River Ridge.
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
How people get to work
River Ridge, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.1%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home13.7%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
River Ridge, 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
91° / 46°F
63.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in River Ridge, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
ZIP codes in River Ridge
1 in or overlapping River Ridge. Population shown
Cities near River Ridge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HarahanCity | 1 mi | 2 |
| ElmwoodCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 3.8 |
| WaggamanCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 5.7 |
| Bridge CityCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 4.2 |
| JeffersonCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2.7 |
| AvondaleCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 5.6 |
| MetairieCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 23.2 |
| KennerCity | 4.4 mi | 14.9 |
| AmaCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3.5 |
| St. RoseCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 6.6 |
| WestwegoCity | 5.8 mi | 3.1 |
| MarreroCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 7.2 |
| LulingCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 23.3 |
| DestrehanCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 5.7 |
| HarveyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.5 |
| New SarpyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is River Ridge, LA in?
- River Ridge is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in River Ridge, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping River Ridge include 70123.
- What is the population of River Ridge, LA?
- About 13,312 people live in River Ridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near River Ridge?
- Nearby places include Harahan (1 mi), Elmwood (1.8 mi), Waggaman (1.8 mi), Bridge City (3.6 mi), Jefferson (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023