Gonzales
City in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
Gonzales is a city in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, with 12,231 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sorrento, 3.9 miles SE.
- 12,231residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 9.2 sq miland area · 23.7 km²
- 1,335 / sq mipopulation density
- 70737ZIP code
About Gonzales
Gonzales is a city in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, it has a population of 12,231. Known as the "Jambalaya Capital of the World", it is famous for its annual Jambalaya Festival, which was first held in 1968.
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Living in Gonzales
- Median household income
- $75,451
- Median home value
- $225,800
- Median rent
- $1,497/mo
- Median age
- 38.9
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Gonzales had 12,231 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,231 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,335 per sq mi (515 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gonzales at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Ascension Parish |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,231 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.16 sq mi (23.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.2127° N, 90.9224° W |
| ZIP code | 70737 |
| Official website | gonzalesla.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2229850 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gonzales
- Sorrento3.9 mi SE
- Prairieville7.3 mi N
- Darrow7.3 mi SW
- Lemannville7.7 mi S
- Union9.0 mi S
- Donaldsonville9.1 mi SW
- Port Vincent9.7 mi NE
- French Settlement10.8 mi NE
- St. Gabriel11.0 mi W
- Romeville11.5 mi SE
- Welcome11.9 mi S
- St. George12.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gonzales
What county is Gonzales in?
Gonzales is in Ascension Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Gonzales, LA?
12,231 people lived in Gonzales at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gonzales, LA?
The ZIP code of Gonzales is 70737.
What is the elevation of Gonzales?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gonzales?
Sorrento (3.9 mi), Prairieville (7.3 mi), Darrow (7.3 mi), Lemannville (7.7 mi), Union (9.0 mi).
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