Jefferson
Census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Jefferson is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, with 10,633 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Bridge City, 1.4 miles S.
- 10,633residents (2020 Census)
- 2.7 sq miland area · 7.0 km²
- 3,927 / sq mipopulation density
- 70121main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Jefferson
Jefferson is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States, on the north side (referred to as the "East Bank") of the Mississippi River. Jefferson is part of the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner metropolitan statistical area. The population was 11,193 at the 2010 census, and 10,533 in 2020. It is often known by locals as "Old Jefferson" (to distinguish itself from the rest of Jefferson Parish), but should not be confused with Old Jefferson in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
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Living in Jefferson
- Median household income
- $57,235
- Median home value
- $247,700
- Median rent
- $1,097/mo
- Median age
- 45.4
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Jefferson had 10,633 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,633 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,927 per sq mi (1,516 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jefferson at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 10,633 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.71 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km²) |
| Coordinates | 29.9604° N, 90.1559° W |
| ZIP codes | 70121, 70001 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2238145 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jefferson
- Bridge City1.4 mi S
- Elmwood1.9 mi W
- Metairie2.8 mi NW
- Harahan3.2 mi SW
- Westwego3.9 mi S
- River Ridge4.0 mi W
- Waggaman4.8 mi W
- Avondale4.8 mi SW
- Marrero5.8 mi SE
- Kenner6.8 mi NW
- Gretna7.1 mi SE
- Harvey7.3 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson
What county is Jefferson in?
Jefferson is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Jefferson, LA?
10,633 people lived in Jefferson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jefferson, LA?
The main ZIP code is 70121. Other ZIP codes: 70001.
What towns are near Jefferson?
Bridge City (1.4 mi), Elmwood (1.9 mi), Metairie (2.8 mi), Harahan (3.2 mi), Westwego (3.9 mi).
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