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Slidell, LA
City in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70458, 70460.
Population
28,561
Land area
15.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,877
ZIP codes
2
Slidell and its ZIP codes
Slidell at a glance
- Slidell is about 18 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 15th among 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- The median household income is $70,497, 16% above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $217,700 and median rent is $1,375 a month.
Local data for Slidell, LA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools19
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks13
- Post Offices2
- Parks13
- Grocery Stores25
- Restaurants260
- Affordable Housing3
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools5
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites2
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places5
Housing and community stats
Slidell, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,497
Poverty rate
15.7%
Median home value
$217,700
Median rent
$1,375/mo
Homeownership
68.5%
Bachelor's or higher
31.4%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
29.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,685), German Americans (3,288), French Americans (3,162).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Tammany Parish. PPP loans are for Slidell.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,502
97,985 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,398
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2B
FY 2026, $7,445 per person
How people get to work
Slidell, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.6%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home11.1%
Average one-way commute: 29.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Slidell, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
734
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
37,387
40.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 42°F
66.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Slidell, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Slidell
2 in or overlapping Slidell. Population shown
Cities near Slidell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Eden IsleCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 3 |
| Pearl RiverTown | 5.8 mi | 3.7 |
| LacombeCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 26.4 |
| Pearlington, MSCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9.1 |
| Nicholson, MSCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6 |
| Picayune, MSCity | 18 mi | 18 |
| Abita SpringsTown | 20 mi | 4.6 |
| LewisburgCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| New OrleansCity | 21 mi | 169.5 |
| Hide-A-Way Lake, MSCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| MandevilleCity | 22 mi | 9.3 |
| Kiln, MSCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 13.2 |
| Waveland, MSCity | 24 mi | 8.5 |
| Bay St. Louis, MSCity | 24 mi | 14.7 |
| CovingtonCity | 24 mi | 8 |
| MadisonvilleTown | 25 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Slidell, LA in?
- Slidell is in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Slidell, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Slidell include 70458, 70460.
- What is the population of Slidell, LA?
- About 28,561 people live in Slidell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Slidell?
- Nearby places include Eden Isle (4.3 mi), Pearl River (5.8 mi), Lacombe (8.8 mi), Pearlington, MS (11 mi), Nicholson, MS (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023