Jefferson County, LA ZIP Codes
Louisiana (LA) · 34 ZIP codes · 10 cities
34
ZIP codes
433,688
population (2021)
+0.3%
pop change since 2010
22051
FIPS code
Jefferson County ZIP code map
About Jefferson County
Jefferson County is located in Louisiana and contains 34 ZIP codes across 10 cities and communities.
The county's population was 433,688 as of 2021,
an increase of
0.3% from 432,552 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Jefferson County is 22051.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 433,688 |
| 2010 population | 432,552 |
| Change | +0.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| FIPS code | 22051 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Jefferson County
ZIP codes for Jefferson County, LA (34)
Demographics & statistics
436,171
Population
40.1
Median age
$63,004
Median household income
$35,720
Per capita income
$239,512
Median home value
$1,047
Median monthly rent
64.8%
Home ownership
16.0%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unemployment
128,005
Housing units
28.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
13,580
Under 5
13,764
13,017
5–9
13,194
13,445
10–14
13,628
12,139
15–19
12,304
12,186
20–24
12,352
29,858
25–34
30,264
27,821
35–44
28,199
25,993
45–54
26,346
14,643
55–59
14,842
15,303
60–64
15,512
23,182
65–74
23,498
10,877
75–84
11,024
4,569
85+
4,631
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 96,252 | 21.7% |
| 18 and over | 339,919 | 78.3% |
| 65 and over | 77,781 | 18.4% |
| Median age | 40.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
51.3%
Black or African American
24.5%
Hispanic or Latino
8.8%
Two or more races
6.8%
Other race
4.4%
Asian
3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 245,470 | 51.3% |
| Black or African American | 117,131 | 24.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41,899 | 8.8% |
| Two or more races | 32,608 | 6.8% |
| Other race | 20,878 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 18,127 | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,857 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.3%
$10k–$15k
5.6%
$15k–$25k
9.2%
$25k–$35k
9.2%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
16.1%
$75k–$100k
12.9%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k+
6.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.3% |
| $200k+ | 6.6% |
| Median income | $63,004 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.5%
$50k–$100k
5.6%
$100k–$150k
12.6%
$150k–$200k
16.4%
$200k–$300k
32.3%
$300k–$500k
22.1%
$500k–$1M
6.4%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $239,512 |
| Median rent / month | $1,047 |
| Owner occupied | 64.8% |
| Renter occupied | 35.2% |
| Vacant | 14.6% |
| Single-family detached | 67.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.5% |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% |
| 3 or more | 14.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 43.5% |
| Electricity | 54.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 70,843 | 40.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 12,253 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 36,061 | 22.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 57,008 | 29.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 50,443 | 28.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 57,338 | 32.9% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.3% | 31.4% |
| Married | 45.8% | 42.9% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 10.1% |
| Divorced | 13.0% | 13.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.3%
Some HS, no diploma
8.1%
HS graduate
30.4%
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Associate's degree
6.1%
Bachelor's degree
18.4%
Graduate / professional
9.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 7,174 | 8.3% |
| Kindergarten | 4,926 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 42,840 | 45.5% |
| High school | 21,453 | 20.5% |
| College / grad school | 21,893 | 21.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Professional & management
11.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.2%
Retail trade
9.8%
Construction
9.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Manufacturing
6.2%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Other services
5.2%
Public administration
4.4%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Agriculture & mining
2.8%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.4% |
| Service | 18.8% |
| Sales & office | 21.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.5% |
| Production & transportation | 11.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.5% |
| Government | 13.2% |
| Self-employed | 7.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.2% |
| Carpool | 10.5% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 2.9% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.8 |
Poverty
All people
16.0%
Under 18 years
21.5%
18 and over
14.5%
Married-couple families
6.5%
Female-led households
24.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.2% |
| Retirement income | 23.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.3% |
| High cholesterol | 36.1% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 25.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.4% |
| No physical activity | 30.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.8% |
| Poor mental health | 17.0% |
| Poor physical health | 12.1% |
| No health insurance | 15.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.8% |
| Visited dentist | 58.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 15.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 18,792 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 5.1% |
| 18–64 years | 14.0% |
| 65 and over | 41.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 55.9% |
| Public insurance | 45.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 408,827 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 34,526 | 7.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 23,999 | 5.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,621 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 5,270 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 379,626 | 88.9% |
| Born in same state | 373,826 | 87.7% |
| Born in different state | 309,685 | 72.6% |
| Foreign born | 5,800 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 56,545 | 11.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 23,397 | 39.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 32,320 | 7.4% |
| French | 23,241 | 5.3% |
| Arab | 15,943 | 3.7% |
| German | 4,212 | 1% |
| English | 1,419 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 976 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 381 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 323 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 304 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.0% |
| Internet access | 91.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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