Jeanerette
City in Iberia Parish, Louisiana

Jeanerette is a city in Iberia Parish, Louisiana, with 4,813 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sorrel, 3.5 miles SE.
- 4,813residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 6.0 km²
- 2,085 / sq mipopulation density
- 70544ZIP code
About Jeanerette
Jeanerette () is a city in Iberia Parish, Louisiana, United States. Known as "Sugar City", Jeanerette had a population of 4,813 as of the 2020 census. It is two-thirds African American, many of them Creoles of color. Jeanerette is the part of the Lafayette metropolitan statistical area; its parish is also one of the 22 included in the Acadiana region, which has had a high proportion of francophones.
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Living in Jeanerette
- Median household income
- $43,438
- Median home value
- $98,200
- Median rent
- $779/mo
- Median age
- 38.5
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Jeanerette had 4,813 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,813 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,085 per sq mi (805 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jeanerette at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Iberia Parish |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,813 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.31 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.9152° N, 91.6763° W |
| ZIP code | 70544 |
| Official website | jeanerette.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2238075 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jeanerette
- Sorrel3.5 mi SE
- Lydia6.3 mi W
- Glencoe7.2 mi S
- Charenton8.8 mi E
- Baldwin8.9 mi SE
- New Iberia10.6 mi NW
- Loreauville10.9 mi N
- Franklin13.4 mi SE
- St. Martinville17.4 mi NW
- Cade18.1 mi NW
- Centerville18.7 mi SE
- Delcambre19.0 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Jeanerette
What county is Jeanerette in?
Jeanerette is in Iberia Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Jeanerette, LA?
4,813 people lived in Jeanerette at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jeanerette, LA?
The ZIP code of Jeanerette is 70544.
What is the elevation of Jeanerette?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jeanerette?
Sorrel (3.5 mi), Lydia (6.3 mi), Glencoe (7.2 mi), Charenton (8.8 mi), Baldwin (8.9 mi).
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