Destrehan
Census-designated place in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana

Destrehan is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, with 11,340 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,001 ft (305 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New Sarpy, 1.8 miles W.
- 11,340residents (2020 Census)
- 1,001 ftelevation · 305 m
- 5.7 sq miland area · 14.9 km²
- 1,974 / sq mipopulation density
- 70047ZIP code
About Destrehan
Destrehan is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 11,340. It is located on the east bank of the Mississippi River. Destrehan is part of the New Orleans—Metairie—Kenner metropolitan statistical area.
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Living in Destrehan
- Median household income
- $90,509
- Median home value
- $320,700
- Median rent
- $1,257/mo
- Median age
- 41.3
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Destrehan had 11,340 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,340 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,974 per sq mi (762 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Destrehan at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Charles Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 11,340 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.74 sq mi (14.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.93 sq mi (2.42 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.9724° N, 90.3544° W |
| ZIP code | 70047 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2220820 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Destrehan
- New Sarpy1.8 mi W
- St. Rose2.9 mi E
- Norco3.5 mi NW
- Ama4.0 mi SE
- Hahnville4.2 mi W
- Luling5.1 mi S
- Taft5.9 mi W
- Boutte6.2 mi S
- Kenner6.5 mi NE
- Montz7.3 mi NW
- Waggaman7.7 mi E
- Killona8.0 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Destrehan
What county is Destrehan in?
Destrehan is in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Destrehan, LA?
11,340 people lived in Destrehan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Destrehan, LA?
The ZIP code of Destrehan is 70047.
What is the elevation of Destrehan?
1,001 feet (305 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Destrehan?
New Sarpy (1.8 mi), St. Rose (2.9 mi), Norco (3.5 mi), Ama (4.0 mi), Hahnville (4.2 mi).
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