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Terrytown, LA
Census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70056.
Population
24,726
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
6,749
ZIP codes
1
Terrytown and its ZIP codes
Terrytown at a glance
- Terrytown is about 63 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- It is the 18th most populous of 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- Households here earn a median of $51,718 a year, 15% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $220,300 and median rent is $1,135 a month.
Local data for Terrytown, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Terrytown, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,718
Poverty rate
19.2%
Median home value
$220,300
Median rent
$1,135/mo
Homeownership
49.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.9%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Honduran Americans (5,660), Dominican Americans (1,030), Haitian Americans (956).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson Parish. PPP loans are for Terrytown.
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
PPP loans
$68.2M
2,245 loans, 9,415 jobs reported
How people get to work
Terrytown, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.2%
- Carpooled18.6%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Terrytown, 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
92° / 45°F
65.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Terrytown, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.9%
U.S. 33.3% +11.6 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
ZIP codes in Terrytown
1 in or overlapping Terrytown. Population shown
Cities near Terrytown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TimberlaneCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 1.5 |
| GretnaCity | 1.5 mi | 4 |
| HarveyCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 6.5 |
| ArabiCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Belle ChasseCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 8.2 |
| WoodmereCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 3.7 |
| New Orleans StationCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 5.2 |
| ChalmetteCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 7.2 |
| MarreroCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 7.2 |
| EstelleCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 4.6 |
| MerauxCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 4.1 |
| WestwegoCity | 6.9 mi | 3.1 |
| VioletCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 3.9 |
| Bridge CityCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 4.2 |
| JeffersonCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2.7 |
| PoydrasCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Terrytown, LA in?
- Terrytown is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Terrytown, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Terrytown include 70056.
- What is the population of Terrytown, LA?
- About 24,726 people live in Terrytown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Terrytown?
- Nearby places include Timberlane (1.5 mi), Gretna (1.5 mi), Harvey (2.6 mi), Arabi (4.2 mi), Belle Chasse (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023