Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 5 min6:00 am – 8:05 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 10 h 13 min6:52 am – 5:05 pm
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People16,170 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 37.86,092 householdsMedian household income $76,505Median home value $344,800Median rent $1,246 a month63% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,783 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting4.1% unemployment rate63% of adults are in the labour force, 7,551 employedMain industries: education and health care 21%, hospitality, food and recreation 11%, retail 11%Average commute 22 minutes76% drive alone, 11% car-pool, 2% take public transport, 9% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages38% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher90% finished high school, 14% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 66%, Spanish 20%, Arabic 7%, other Indo-European languages 5%19% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighJefferson Parish, LA, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsHurricane Very HighLightning Very HighCoastal flooding Very HighHeat wave Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality62% of days had good air in 2025227 of 365 days measured137 moderate, 1 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 47, worst day 101main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Jefferson County monitors, LA
Internet at home87% of households have a broadband subscription69% have cable, fibre or DSL18% rely on a mobile data plan alone10% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterE Jefferson Ww District 1serves 275,163 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system in the county
