New Iberia
City in Iberia Parish, Louisiana
New Iberia is a city in Iberia Parish, Louisiana, with 28,555 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lydia, 6.0 miles SE.
- 28,555residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 11.1 sq miland area · 28.9 km²
- 2,563 / sq mipopulation density
- 70560ZIP code
About New Iberia
New Iberia (French: La Nouvelle-Ibérie; Spanish: Nueva Iberia; Louisiana Creole: Nouvèl Ibéri) is the largest city in and the parish seat of Iberia Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The city of New Iberia is located about 21 mi (34 km) southeast of Lafayette and forms part of the Lafayette metropolitan statistical area in the region of Acadiana. The 2020 United States census reported a population of 28,555. New Iberia is served by Amtrak's Sunset Limited, operating between Los Angeles and New Orleans. The city has a major four-lane highway, U.S. 90 (future Interstate 49), and has its own general-aviation airfield, Acadiana Regional Airport. Scheduled passenger and cargo airline service is available via the nearby Lafayette Regional Airport located adjacent to U.S. 90 in Lafayette.
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Living in New Iberia
- Median household income
- $47,087
- Median home value
- $158,300
- Median rent
- $894/mo
- Median age
- 37
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New Iberia had 28,555 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 28,555 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,563 per sq mi (990 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
New Iberia at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Iberia Parish |
| Type | City |
| Population | 28,555 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.14 sq mi (28.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.0055° N, 91.8203° W |
| ZIP code | 70560 |
| Official website | cityofnewiberia.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2254035 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near New Iberia
- Lydia6.0 mi SE
- Loreauville6.3 mi NE
- Cade7.7 mi NW
- St. Martinville8.5 mi N
- Jeanerette10.6 mi SE
- Delcambre10.9 mi W
- Broussard12.2 mi NW
- Youngsville12.2 mi NW
- Erath13.4 mi W
- Sorrel14.1 mi SE
- Parks14.7 mi N
- Catahoula15.5 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about New Iberia
What county is New Iberia in?
New Iberia is in Iberia Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of New Iberia, LA?
28,555 people lived in New Iberia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of New Iberia, LA?
The ZIP code of New Iberia is 70560.
What is the elevation of New Iberia?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near New Iberia?
Lydia (6.0 mi), Loreauville (6.3 mi), Cade (7.7 mi), St. Martinville (8.5 mi), Jeanerette (10.6 mi).
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