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Taft, LA
Census-designated place in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70057.
Population
112
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
22
ZIP codes
1
Taft and its ZIP codes
Taft at a glance
- Taft is 79% less dense than Louisiana as a whole.
Local data for Taft, LA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Charles Parish. PPP loans are for Taft.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Taft, 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
92° / 43°F
67.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
ZIP codes in Taft
1 in or overlapping Taft. Population shown
Cities near Taft
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KillonaCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.8 |
| HahnvilleCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 5.6 |
| MontzCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 2.8 |
| NorcoCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 3.4 |
| New SarpyCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.4 |
| DestrehanCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 5.7 |
| LaplaceCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 20.9 |
| EdgardCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 11.4 |
| LulingCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 23.3 |
| ReserveCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 14.6 |
| ParadisCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 6.4 |
| BoutteCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 13.8 |
| St. RoseCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 6.6 |
| AmaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| Bayou GaucheCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 12.9 |
| GaryvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 14.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Taft, LA in?
- Taft is in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Taft, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Taft include 70057.
- What is the population of Taft, LA?
- About 112 people live in Taft, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Taft?
- Nearby places include Killona (2.2 mi), Hahnville (2.7 mi), Montz (2.7 mi), Norco (3.1 mi), New Sarpy (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023