Zachary, LA
Living in Zachary
Bikeability1
Walkability3
Commute44
Public Transit1
Affordability46
Public Safety45
Airports26
Hospitals44
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools96
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
17kPopulation+3k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
40%College-Educated+15% (2010–19)
74%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black48%
Caucasian49%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate27%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$85kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector69%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office23%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$224kMedian Home Value+$55k (2010–19)
45%Built 2000 or Later
$985Median Monthly Rent+$413 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200933%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K4%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
LP gas1%
Utility gas41%
Crime
Violent Crime in Zachary
United States45
Louisiana59
Baton Rouge Metro Area61
East Baton Rouge Parish69
Property Crime in Zachary
United States48
Louisiana69
Baton Rouge Metro Area78
East Baton Rouge Parish88
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 53 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Zachary
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding51
Tornado33
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Zachary, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Zachary, LA
Inspired Christian School
5 miles, S
Zachary Christian Academy
8 miles, E
Central Private School
9 miles, SE
Martin Luther King Jr Christian Academy
12 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Zachary, LA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Zachary, LA
Lane Regional Medical Center
2 miles, E
Eastern La Mental Health System
12 miles, N
West Feliciana Parish Hospital
14 miles, NW
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
15 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Zachary, LA
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
58 miles, SW
Alexandria International Airport
94 miles, NW