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St. Rose, LA
Census-designated place in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70087.
Population
7,644
Land area
6.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,157
ZIP codes
1
St. Rose and its ZIP codes
St. Rose at a glance
- St. Rose is about 11 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 76th among 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- The median household income is $74,075, 22% above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $238,900 (10% above Louisiana) and median rent is $856 a month.
Local data for St. Rose, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
St. Rose, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,075
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$238,900
Median rent
$856/mo
Homeownership
75.6%
Bachelor's or higher
24.8%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Honduran Americans (792), Italian Americans (685), French Americans (586).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Charles Parish. PPP loans are for St. Rose.
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
PPP loans
$24M
356 loans, 2,390 jobs reported
How people get to work
St. Rose, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle3.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
St. Rose, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in St. Rose, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
ZIP codes in St. Rose
1 in or overlapping St. Rose. Population shown
Cities near St. Rose
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AmaCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 3.5 |
| KennerCity | 4.3 mi | 14.9 |
| WaggamanCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 5.7 |
| DestrehanCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 5.7 |
| New SarpyCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.4 |
| LulingCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 23.3 |
| River RidgeCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 2.8 |
| HarahanCity | 6.3 mi | 2 |
| NorcoCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 3.4 |
| HahnvilleCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 5.6 |
| ElmwoodCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 3.8 |
| BoutteCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 13.8 |
| MetairieCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 23.2 |
| AvondaleCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 5.6 |
| Bridge CityCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 4.2 |
| TaftCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is St. Rose, LA in?
- St. Rose is in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in St. Rose, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping St. Rose include 70087.
- What is the population of St. Rose, LA?
- About 7,644 people live in St. Rose, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near St. Rose?
- Nearby places include Ama (1.6 mi), Kenner (4.3 mi), Waggaman (4.4 mi), Destrehan (4.4 mi), New Sarpy (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023