Zachary
City in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Zachary is a city in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, with 19,316 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 102 ft (31 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Slaughter, 4.7 miles N.
- 19,316residents (2020 Census)
- 102 ftelevation · 31 m
- 26.9 sq miland area · 69.6 km²
- 719 / sq mipopulation density
- 70791ZIP code
About Zachary
Zachary is a city in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. It lies 16 miles (26 km) north of the city of Baton Rouge, and had a population of 14,960 at the 2010 census, up from 11,275 in 2000. At the 2020 census, Zachary's population increased to 19,316.
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Living in Zachary
- Median household income
- $84,480
- Median home value
- $259,100
- Median rent
- $1,527/mo
- Median age
- 38.3
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Zachary had 19,316 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 19,316 |
|---|---|
| Density | 719 per sq mi (278 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Zachary at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | East Baton Rouge Parish |
| Type | City |
| Population | 19,316 (2020) |
| Land area | 26.86 sq mi (69.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.6644° N, 91.1658° W |
| ZIP code | 70791 |
| Official website | cityofzachary.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2283405 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Zachary
- Slaughter4.7 mi N
- Baker5.6 mi S
- Brownfields8.8 mi S
- Central10.6 mi SE
- Merrydale11.9 mi S
- Jackson12.0 mi N
- Monticello14.1 mi SE
- Watson14.2 mi SE
- St. Francisville15.0 mi NW
- Port Allen15.4 mi S
- Baton Rouge15.6 mi S
- Erwinville15.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Zachary
What county is Zachary in?
Zachary is in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Zachary, LA?
19,316 people lived in Zachary at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Zachary, LA?
The ZIP code of Zachary is 70791.
What is the elevation of Zachary?
102 feet (31 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Zachary?
Slaughter (4.7 mi), Baker (5.6 mi), Brownfields (8.8 mi), Central (10.6 mi), Merrydale (11.9 mi).
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