Hester
Census-designated place in St. James Parish, Louisiana
Hester is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in St. James Parish, Louisiana, with 483 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Grand Point, 1.5 miles NE.
- 483residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.0 km²
- 140 / sq mipopulation density
- 70743ZIP code
About Hester
Hester is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in St. James Parish, Louisiana, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2010 census. As of the 2020 census, Hester had a population of 483. The community is located along Louisiana Highway 44 on the east bank of the Mississippi River.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Hester weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Hester
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Hester
- Median household income
- $138,879
- Median home value
- $194,000
- Median age
- 37.3
Do you know Hester? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Hester special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Hester
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Hester Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Hester, LA population
Hester had 483 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 483 |
|---|---|
| Density | 140 per sq mi (54 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hester at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | St. James Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 483 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.46 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.0311° N, 90.7694° W |
| ZIP code | 70743 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2234085 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hester
- Grand Point1.5 mi NE
- Paulina2.9 mi E
- Convent3.3 mi SW
- North Vacherie3.8 mi SE
- Lutcher4.1 mi NE
- Romeville4.3 mi NW
- St. James4.9 mi W
- Gramercy5.0 mi NE
- Moonshine5.3 mi SW
- Wallace6.7 mi E
- Welcome6.9 mi W
- South Vacherie8.0 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hester
What county is Hester in?
Hester is in St. James Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Hester, LA?
483 people lived in Hester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hester, LA?
The ZIP code of Hester is 70743.
What is the elevation of Hester?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hester?
Grand Point (1.5 mi), Paulina (2.9 mi), Convent (3.3 mi), North Vacherie (3.8 mi), Lutcher (4.1 mi).
Last updated: