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Timberlane, LA
Census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70056.
Population
10,886
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
7,240
ZIP codes
1
Timberlane and its ZIP codes
Timberlane at a glance
- Timberlane is about 68 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- It is the 55th most populous of 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- Households here earn a median of $65,901 a year, 8% more than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $221,000 and median rent is $1,443 a month.
Local data for Timberlane, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Timberlane, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,901
Poverty rate
25.1%
Median home value
$221,000
Median rent
$1,443/mo
Homeownership
72.6%
Bachelor's or higher
23.4%
Median age
32.2
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Vietnamese Americans (937), Arab Americans (773), French Americans (750).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson Parish. PPP loans are for Timberlane.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.5 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
How people get to work
Timberlane, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.3%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Timberlane, 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 Timberlane, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.9%
U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
ZIP codes in Timberlane
1 in or overlapping Timberlane. Population shown
Cities near Timberlane
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TerrytownCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 3.7 |
| GretnaCity | 2.2 mi | 4 |
| HarveyCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 6.5 |
| Belle ChasseCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 8.2 |
| WoodmereCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 3.7 |
| New Orleans StationCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 5.2 |
| EstelleCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 4.6 |
| MarreroCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 7.2 |
| ArabiCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.8 |
| ChalmetteCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 7.2 |
| WestwegoCity | 7 mi | 3.1 |
| MerauxCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 4.1 |
| VioletCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 3.9 |
| PoydrasCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 3.9 |
| Bridge CityCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 4.2 |
| JeffersonCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Timberlane, LA in?
- Timberlane is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Timberlane, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Timberlane include 70056.
- What is the population of Timberlane, LA?
- About 10,886 people live in Timberlane, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Timberlane?
- Nearby places include Terrytown (1.5 mi), Gretna (2.2 mi), Harvey (2.3 mi), Belle Chasse (3.3 mi), Woodmere (3.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023