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Waggaman, LA

Census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70094.

Population

11,330

Land area

5.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,976

ZIP codes

1

Waggaman and its ZIP codes

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Waggaman at a glance

  • Waggaman is about 19 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
  • It is the 51st most populous of 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
  • Households here earn a median of $68,374 a year, 13% more than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,400 (21% below Louisiana) and median rent is $1,510 a month.

Local data for Waggaman, LA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Waggaman, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$68,374

Poverty rate

24.5%

Median home value

$170,400

Median rent

$1,510/mo

Homeownership

70.2%

Bachelor's or higher

17.9%

Median age

33.0

Average commute

29.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (337), German Americans (299), Vietnamese Americans (267).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson Parish. PPP loans are for Waggaman.

Details

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

$6.26B

FY 2026, $14,206 per person

Jefferson Parish economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Waggaman, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.0%
  • Carpooled12.4%
  • Public transit0.4%
  • Walked0.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
  • Worked from home6.4%

Average one-way commute: 29.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Waggaman, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

91° / 46°F

63.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Waggaman, LA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

48.6%

U.S. 33.3% +15.3 pts

Diabetes

20.1%

U.S. 12.1% +8.0 pts

Smoking

19.2%

U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.4%

U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts

ZIP codes in Waggaman

1 in or overlapping Waggaman. Population shown

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Cities near Waggaman

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
River RidgeCensus-designated place1.8 mi2.8
HarahanCity2.3 mi2
AmaCensus-designated place3.2 mi3.5
ElmwoodCensus-designated place3.3 mi3.8
AvondaleCensus-designated place3.8 mi5.6
St. RoseCensus-designated place4.4 mi6.6
Bridge CityCensus-designated place4.5 mi4.2
KennerCity5 mi14.9
JeffersonCensus-designated place5.3 mi2.7
MetairieCensus-designated place5.8 mi23.2
WestwegoCity6.4 mi3.1
LulingCensus-designated place7.3 mi23.3
MarreroCensus-designated place8.2 mi7.2
DestrehanCensus-designated place8.5 mi5.7
New SarpyCensus-designated place9.2 mi1.4
BoutteCensus-designated place9.8 mi13.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Waggaman, LA in?
Waggaman is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
What ZIP codes are in Waggaman, LA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Waggaman include 70094.
What is the population of Waggaman, LA?
About 11,330 people live in Waggaman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Waggaman?
Nearby places include River Ridge (1.8 mi), Harahan (2.3 mi), Ama (3.2 mi), Elmwood (3.3 mi), Avondale (3.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023