Laplace
Census-designated place in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana

Laplace is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, with 28,841 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Montz, 3.4 miles S.
- 28,841residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 20.9 sq miland area · 54.1 km²
- 1,380 / sq mipopulation density
- 70084ZIP code
About Laplace
LaPlace ( lə-PLAHSS) is a census-designated place (CDP) in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States, situated along the east bank of the Mississippi River, in the New Orleans metropolitan area. In 2020, it had a population of 28,841.
LaPlace is the southern terminus of Interstate 55, where it joins with Interstate 10, and of US 51, where it terminates at the junction with US 61. LaPlace is located 25 miles (40 km) west of New Orleans.
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Living in Laplace
- Median household income
- $69,030
- Median home value
- $199,900
- Median rent
- $1,351/mo
- Median age
- 38.1
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Laplace had 28,841 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 28,841 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,380 per sq mi (533 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Laplace at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | St. John the Baptist Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 28,841 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.90 sq mi (54.1 km²) |
| Water area | 1.16 sq mi (2.99 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.0722° N, 90.4770° W |
| ZIP code | 70084 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2242030 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Laplace
- Montz3.4 mi S
- Reserve4.7 mi W
- Edgard4.9 mi SW
- Killona5.2 mi S
- Taft6.2 mi S
- Norco6.7 mi SE
- Hahnville8.2 mi SE
- New Sarpy8.5 mi SE
- Garyville9.4 mi W
- Destrehan10.1 mi SE
- Wallace11.2 mi W
- St. Rose12.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Laplace
What county is Laplace in?
Laplace is in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Laplace, LA?
28,841 people lived in Laplace at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Laplace, LA?
The ZIP code of Laplace is 70084.
What is the elevation of Laplace?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Laplace?
Montz (3.4 mi), Reserve (4.7 mi), Edgard (4.9 mi), Killona (5.2 mi), Taft (6.2 mi).
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