Chatham
Town in Jackson Parish, Louisiana

Chatham is a town in Jackson Parish, Louisiana, with 491 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 180 ft (55 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Eros, 6.0 miles N.
- 491residents (2020 Census)
- 180 ftelevation · 55 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 497 / sq mipopulation density
- 71226ZIP code
About Chatham
Chatham is a town in Jackson Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 491 in 2020. It is part of the Ruston micropolitan statistical area.
Southwest of Chatham is Caney Lake and the Jimmie Davis State Park.
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Living in Chatham
- Median household income
- $37,353
- Median home value
- $42,500
- Median rent
- $758/mo
- Median age
- 45.3
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Chatham had 491 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 491 |
|---|---|
| Density | 497 per sq mi (192 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chatham at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson Parish |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 491 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.99 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km²) |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.3092° N, 92.4514° W |
| ZIP code | 71226 |
| Official website | townofchatham.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2214485 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chatham
- Eros6.0 mi N
- Calhoun15.3 mi N
- East Hodge15.5 mi W
- North Hodge15.7 mi W
- Jonesboro16.0 mi W
- Sikes16.0 mi S
- Quitman16.2 mi W
- Choudrant16.3 mi N
- Hodge16.5 mi W
- Ruston18.9 mi NW
- Bawcomville19.6 mi NE
- Dodson20.0 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chatham
What county is Chatham in?
Chatham is in Jackson Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Chatham, LA?
491 people lived in Chatham at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chatham, LA?
The ZIP code of Chatham is 71226.
What is the elevation of Chatham?
180 feet (55 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chatham?
Eros (6.0 mi), Calhoun (15.3 mi), East Hodge (15.5 mi), North Hodge (15.7 mi), Jonesboro (16.0 mi).
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