Terrytown
Census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Terrytown is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, with 25,278 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Gretna, 1.5 miles W.
- 25,278residents (2020 Census)
- 3.7 sq miland area · 9.5 km²
- 6,900 / sq mipopulation density
- 70056main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Terrytown
Terrytown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is on the "Westbank" (to the south) of the Mississippi River. It is a suburb within the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner metropolitan statistical area. The population was 23,319 at the 2010 census, and 25,278 in 2020.
Terrytown was opened to a media tour on March 5, 1960, showcasing the newest of concepts in home construction at the time, with the original homes having all plumbing in one wall. The community was opened to the public and considered founded on March 6, 1960, by subdivision developer Paul Kapelow, who named the town after his first daughter, Terry Kapelow. Terrytown includes Oakwood Center, a major shopping mall in the New Orleans metropolitan area.
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Living in Terrytown
- Median household income
- $51,718
- Median home value
- $220,300
- Median rent
- $1,135/mo
- Median age
- 35.2
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Terrytown had 25,278 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 25,278 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,900 per sq mi (2,664 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Terrytown at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 25,278 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.66 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Coordinates | 29.9025° N, 90.0281° W |
| ZIP codes | 70056, 70053 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2275180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Terrytown
- Gretna1.5 mi W
- Timberlane1.7 mi S
- Harvey2.5 mi SW
- Belle Chasse3.4 mi SE
- Arabi4.0 mi NE
- Chalmette4.7 mi NE
- New Orleans Station5.2 mi S
- Marrero5.2 mi W
- Woodmere5.3 mi SW
- Estelle5.8 mi SW
- Meraux6.7 mi E
- Westwego6.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Terrytown
What county is Terrytown in?
Terrytown is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Terrytown, LA?
25,278 people lived in Terrytown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Terrytown, LA?
The main ZIP code is 70056. Other ZIP codes: 70053.
What towns are near Terrytown?
Gretna (1.5 mi), Timberlane (1.7 mi), Harvey (2.5 mi), Belle Chasse (3.4 mi), Arabi (4.0 mi).
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