Elmwood
Census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Elmwood is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, with 5,649 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Harahan, 1.5 miles SW.
- 5,649residents (2020 Census)
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.8 km²
- 1,497 / sq mipopulation density
- 70123main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Elmwood
Elmwood is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States, within the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner metropolitan statistical area. The population was 4,635 at the 2010 census, and 5,649 in 2020. Elmwood was part of neighboring Jefferson's census area from 1960 to 1990. The ZIP Code serving Elmwood is 70123.
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Living in Elmwood
- Median household income
- $89,430
- Median home value
- $188,100
- Median rent
- $1,602/mo
- Median age
- 33
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Elmwood had 5,649 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,649 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,497 per sq mi (578 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elmwood at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,649 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.77 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km²) |
| Coordinates | 29.9540° N, 90.1874° W |
| ZIP codes | 70123, 70121 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2223567 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elmwood
- Harahan1.5 mi SW
- Jefferson1.9 mi E
- Bridge City2.1 mi SE
- River Ridge2.1 mi W
- Waggaman2.9 mi SW
- Metairie3.0 mi N
- Avondale3.7 mi S
- Westwego4.3 mi SE
- Kenner5.6 mi NW
- Marrero6.5 mi SE
- Ama6.5 mi W
- St. Rose7.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Elmwood
What county is Elmwood in?
Elmwood is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Elmwood, LA?
5,649 people lived in Elmwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elmwood, LA?
The main ZIP code is 70123. Other ZIP codes: 70121.
What towns are near Elmwood?
Harahan (1.5 mi), Jefferson (1.9 mi), Bridge City (2.1 mi), River Ridge (2.1 mi), Waggaman (2.9 mi).
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