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Shenandoah, LA

Census-designated place in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70817.

Population

17,998

Land area

6.2sq mi

People per sq mi

2,904

ZIP codes

1

Shenandoah and its ZIP codes

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Shenandoah at a glance

  • Shenandoah is about 27 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 26th among 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
  • The median household income is $107,021, 76% above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $331,100 (53% above Louisiana) and median rent is $1,201 a month.

Local data for Shenandoah, LA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Shenandoah, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$107,021

Poverty rate

8.2%

Median home value

$331,100

Median rent

$1,201/mo

Homeownership

75.8%

Bachelor's or higher

52.7%

Median age

39.9

Average commute

26.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (1,943), German Americans (1,645), Italian Americans (1,500).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for East Baton Rouge Parish. PPP loans are for Shenandoah.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$67,999

270,640 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$70,775

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$5.6B

FY 2026, $12,364 per person

East Baton Rouge Parish economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone76.2%
  • Carpooled4.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
  • Worked from home18.7%

Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Shenandoah, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

567

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

35,986

24.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 40°F

60.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Shenandoah, LA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.1%

U.S. 33.3% -3.2 pts

Diabetes

11.5%

U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts

Smoking

10.4%

U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.8%

U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts

ZIP codes in Shenandoah

1 in or overlapping Shenandoah. Population shown

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Cities near Shenandoah

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Old JeffersonCensus-designated place2 mi3.5
InniswoldCensus-designated place4 mi2.2
Village St. GeorgeCensus-designated place4.7 mi2.2
WestminsterCensus-designated place5.2 mi1
Oak Hills PlaceCensus-designated place5.5 mi3.1
Denham SpringsCity5.6 mi7.3
MonticelloCensus-designated place6.4 mi2.4
Baton RougeCity7.3 mi86.9
PrairievilleCensus-designated place7.4 mi22
GardereCensus-designated place8.4 mi3.3
MerrydaleCensus-designated place9.1 mi4.2
WalkerTown9.3 mi6.6
Port VincentVillage10 mi1.7
CentralCity11 mi62.3
St. GabrielCity11 mi29.7
Port AllenCity12 mi2.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Shenandoah, LA in?
Shenandoah is in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
What ZIP codes are in Shenandoah, LA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Shenandoah include 70817.
What is the population of Shenandoah, LA?
About 17,998 people live in Shenandoah, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Shenandoah?
Nearby places include Old Jefferson (2 mi), Inniswold (4 mi), Village St. George (4.7 mi), Westminster (5.2 mi), Oak Hills Place (5.5 mi).

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

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