Waggaman
Census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Waggaman is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, with 9,835 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is River Ridge, 1.5 miles N.
- 9,835residents (2020 Census)
- 5.7 sq miland area · 14.8 km²
- 1,716 / sq mipopulation density
- 70123main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Waggaman
Waggaman is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States. Waggaman is on the West Bank of the Mississippi River, within the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner metropolitan statistical area. The population was 9,835 at the 2020 census. The area was named for U.S. Senator George Augustus Waggaman (1782–1843).
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Living in Waggaman
- Median household income
- $68,374
- Median home value
- $170,400
- Median rent
- $1,510/mo
- Median age
- 33
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Waggaman had 9,835 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,835 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,716 per sq mi (662 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waggaman at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 9,835 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.73 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km²) |
| Coordinates | 29.9378° N, 90.2312° W |
| ZIP codes | 70123, 70094 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2279100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waggaman
- River Ridge1.5 mi N
- Harahan1.7 mi E
- Elmwood2.9 mi NE
- Avondale3.3 mi SE
- Ama3.9 mi W
- Bridge City4.5 mi E
- Jefferson4.8 mi E
- St. Rose4.9 mi W
- Metairie5.2 mi NE
- Kenner5.2 mi N
- Westwego5.7 mi SE
- Destrehan7.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Waggaman
What county is Waggaman in?
Waggaman is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Waggaman, LA?
9,835 people lived in Waggaman at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waggaman, LA?
The main ZIP code is 70123. Other ZIP codes: 70094.
What towns are near Waggaman?
River Ridge (1.5 mi), Harahan (1.7 mi), Elmwood (2.9 mi), Avondale (3.3 mi), Ama (3.9 mi).
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