Central
City in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Central is a city in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, with 29,565 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 66 ft (20 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Monticello, 5.0 miles S.
- 29,565residents (2020 Census)
- 66 ftelevation · 20 m
- 62.3 sq miland area · 161.2 km²
- 475 / sq mipopulation density
- 70818main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Central
Central is a city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, third largest city in East Baton Rouge Parish, and part of the Baton Rouge metropolitan statistical area. Central had a 2020 census population of 29,565.
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Living in Central
- Median household income
- $89,554
- Median home value
- $288,700
- Median rent
- $1,309/mo
- Median age
- 40.4
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Central had 29,565 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 29,565 |
|---|---|
| Density | 475 per sq mi (183 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Central at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | East Baton Rouge Parish |
| Type | City |
| Population | 29,565 (2020) |
| Land area | 62.26 sq mi (161.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km²) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.5593° N, 91.0355° W |
| ZIP codes | 70818, 70739, 70786, 70814 |
| Official website | centralgov.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2213960 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Central
- Monticello5.0 mi S
- Watson5.2 mi E
- Brownfields5.4 mi W
- Merrydale6.0 mi SW
- Denham Springs7.4 mi SE
- Baker7.5 mi W
- Baton Rouge10.1 mi SW
- Zachary10.6 mi NW
- Walker11.3 mi SE
- Port Allen13.0 mi SW
- Slaughter13.1 mi NW
- St. George13.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Central
What county is Central in?
Central is in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Central, LA?
29,565 people lived in Central at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Central, LA?
The main ZIP code is 70818. Other ZIP codes: 70739, 70786, 70814.
What is the elevation of Central?
66 feet (20 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Central?
Monticello (5.0 mi), Watson (5.2 mi), Brownfields (5.4 mi), Merrydale (6.0 mi), Denham Springs (7.4 mi).
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