Roanoke
Census-designated place in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana

Roanoke is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, with 491 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Welsh, 3.8 miles W.
- 491residents (2020 Census)
- 26 ftelevation · 8 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.1 km²
- 1,149 / sq mipopulation density
- 70581ZIP code
About Roanoke
Roanoke is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Roanoke had a population of 491.
The Roanoke post office was established in 1895.
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- $169,600
- Median age
- 34.3
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Roanoke had 491 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 491 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,149 per sq mi (444 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Roanoke at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson Davis Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 491 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.43 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.2355° N, 92.7481° W |
| ZIP code | 70581 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2265290 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Roanoke
- Welsh3.8 mi W
- Jennings5.4 mi E
- Lacassine10.3 mi W
- Mermentau10.3 mi E
- Lake Arthur11.6 mi S
- Fenton13.4 mi NW
- Hayes13.6 mi SW
- Egan14.4 mi E
- Midland15.2 mi E
- Iowa15.8 mi W
- Iota16.3 mi NE
- Morse16.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Roanoke
What county is Roanoke in?
Roanoke is in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Roanoke, LA?
491 people lived in Roanoke at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Roanoke, LA?
The ZIP code of Roanoke is 70581.
What is the elevation of Roanoke?
26 feet (8 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Roanoke?
Welsh (3.8 mi), Jennings (5.4 mi), Lacassine (10.3 mi), Mermentau (10.3 mi), Lake Arthur (11.6 mi).
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