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Woodmere, LA
Census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70058.
Population
11,879
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
3,253
ZIP codes
1
Woodmere and its ZIP codes
Woodmere at a glance
- Woodmere is about 30 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- It is the 45th most populous of 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- Households here earn a median of $75,828 a year, 25% more than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $191,100 (12% below Louisiana) and median rent is $1,382 a month.
Local data for Woodmere, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Woodmere, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,828
Poverty rate
18.2%
Median home value
$191,100
Median rent
$1,382/mo
Homeownership
78.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.1%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
29.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Honduran Americans (612), Vietnamese Americans (397), French Americans (150).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson Parish. PPP loans are for Woodmere.
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
How people get to work
Woodmere, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit2.3%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.2%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Woodmere, 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
90° / 43°F
63.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Woodmere, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.8%
U.S. 33.3% +14.5 pts
Diabetes
18.7%
U.S. 12.1% +6.6 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
ZIP codes in Woodmere
1 in or overlapping Woodmere. Population shown
Cities near Woodmere
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EstelleCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 4.6 |
| HarveyCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 6.5 |
| New Orleans StationCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 5.2 |
| TimberlaneCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.5 |
| MarreroCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 7.2 |
| GretnaCity | 4 mi | 4 |
| TerrytownCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 3.7 |
| Belle ChasseCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 8.2 |
| WestwegoCity | 5.4 mi | 3.1 |
| Bridge CityCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 4.2 |
| AvondaleCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 5.6 |
| Jean LafitteTown | 8 mi | 5.8 |
| ArabiCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.8 |
| JeffersonCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2.7 |
| ChalmetteCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 7.2 |
| ElmwoodCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Woodmere, LA in?
- Woodmere is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Woodmere, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Woodmere include 70058.
- What is the population of Woodmere, LA?
- About 11,879 people live in Woodmere, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Woodmere?
- Nearby places include Estelle (1.8 mi), Harvey (2.5 mi), New Orleans Station (3.3 mi), Timberlane (3.3 mi), Marrero (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023