Edgard
Census-designated place in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana

Edgard is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, with 1,948 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Reserve, 3.0 miles N.
- 1,948residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 11.4 sq miland area · 29.5 km²
- 171 / sq mipopulation density
- 70049ZIP code
About Edgard
Edgard is a census-designated place (CDP) in, and the parish seat of, St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 2,637 at the 2000 census and 1,948 in 2020. It is part of the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner metropolitan statistical area. Edgard is part of the German Coast of Louisiana.
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Living in Edgard
- Median household income
- $68,953
- Median home value
- $182,900
- Median age
- 56.5
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Edgard had 1,948 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,948 |
|---|---|
| Density | 171 per sq mi (66 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Edgard at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | St. John the Baptist Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,948 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.38 sq mi (29.5 km²) |
| Water area | 2.44 sq mi (6.32 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.0308° N, 90.5441° W |
| ZIP code | 70049 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2222815 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Edgard
- Reserve3.0 mi N
- Killona4.3 mi SE
- Laplace4.9 mi NE
- Montz5.0 mi E
- Garyville5.9 mi NW
- Taft6.3 mi SE
- Wallace6.8 mi W
- Hahnville8.6 mi SE
- Norco8.7 mi E
- Gramercy9.2 mi W
- Pleasure Bend9.5 mi SW
- North Vacherie10.2 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Edgard
What county is Edgard in?
Edgard is in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Edgard, LA?
1,948 people lived in Edgard at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Edgard, LA?
The ZIP code of Edgard is 70049.
What is the elevation of Edgard?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Edgard?
Reserve (3.0 mi), Killona (4.3 mi), Laplace (4.9 mi), Montz (5.0 mi), Garyville (5.9 mi).
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