Sunset
Town in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana

Sunset is a town in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, with 2,909 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 49 ft (15 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Grand Coteau, 1.6 miles NE.
- 2,909residents (2020 Census)
- 49 ftelevation · 15 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.4 km²
- 900 / sq mipopulation density
- 70541ZIP code
About Sunset
Sunset is a town in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Sunset had a population of 2,909. It is part of the Opelousas–Eunice Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Sunset
- Median household income
- $60,964
- Median home value
- $206,100
- Median rent
- $860/mo
- Median age
- 34.2
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Sunset had 2,909 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,909 |
|---|---|
| Density | 900 per sq mi (347 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sunset at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Landry Parish |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,909 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.23 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.4046° N, 92.0643° W |
| ZIP code | 70541 |
| Official website | sunset.govoffice2.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2274060 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sunset
- Grand Coteau1.6 mi NE
- Cankton5.0 mi SW
- Leonville6.3 mi NE
- Carencro6.5 mi S
- Arnaudville7.9 mi E
- Opelousas8.4 mi N
- Ossun8.7 mi S
- Church Point8.9 mi W
- Lawtell10.3 mi NW
- Scott11.5 mi S
- Port Barre12.3 mi NE
- Breaux Bridge12.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sunset
What county is Sunset in?
Sunset is in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Sunset, LA?
2,909 people lived in Sunset at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sunset, LA?
The ZIP code of Sunset is 70541.
What is the elevation of Sunset?
49 feet (15 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sunset?
Grand Coteau (1.6 mi), Cankton (5.0 mi), Leonville (6.3 mi), Carencro (6.5 mi), Arnaudville (7.9 mi).
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