City safety & data profile

ZacharyLA

Zachary, LA is a 16K-resident city in East Baton Rouge Parish with a median household income of $84,480.

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Zachary, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Zachary has a population larger than 33% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $259,100, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

16K
Population
Top 67%
By size
$84,480
Median income
$259,100
Median home
8.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Zachary

Zachary posts a median household income higher than 54% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Zachary area.

Top 46%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Zachary

Where Zachary income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$84,480 Top 46% higher than 54% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. LA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Zachary, LA beyond the headline numbers

Zachary sits inside East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, at roughly 30.65°N, -91.16°W. Population 16,448, $84,480 median household income. Median home value $259,100, median rent $1,527. Poverty rate 8.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Zachary's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 40.8%, then high blood pressure at 38.1%. 1 hospital in/around Zachary, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Zachary from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
16,448
Zachary
Median Income
$84,480
+24% vs avg
Median Home Value
$259,100
+14% vs avg
Median Age
38.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (East Baton Rouge Parish) - Zachary's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
453K+2%
Median Income
$63,071+30%
Median Home Value
$248,800+50%
Poverty Rate
19.6%+2%
Unemployment
7.7%-6%

Economics

Economics indicators for Zachary, LA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,527/mo
Poverty Rate
8.5% -40% vs avg
Unemployment 6.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 32.7%
Work From Home 6.5%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 43.7%
African American 50.7%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
40.8%
High Blood Pressure
38.1%
Obesity
34.1%
Physical Inactivity
20.7%
Binge Drinking
18.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.4%
Current Smoking
12.5%
Diabetes
11.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.7%
Current Asthma
10%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 65.8%
Annual Checkup 82.1%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
5.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.1%
Stroke
3.2%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
ZACHARY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Zachary, LA? ▼
Zachary, LA has a population of 16,448 people, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
What is the median household income in Zachary? ▼
The median household income in Zachary, LA is $84,480 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 8.5%.
What is the median home value in Zachary? ▼
The median home value in Zachary, LA is $259,100. Median rent is $1,527/month.
What are the top health concerns in Zachary? ▼
The top health indicators in Zachary include Short Sleep Duration (40.8%), High Blood Pressure (38.1%), Obesity (34.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Zachary? ▼
Zachary has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Zachary? ▼
The median age in Zachary, LA is 38.3 years. 32.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Zachary, LA is located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. With a population of 16K and a $84,480 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Zachary area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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Nearby Cities 8

Baker, LA 14K Central, LA 28K Baton Rouge, LA 227K Denham Springs, LA 10K Shenandoah, LA 18K Gardere, LA 11K Prairieville, LA 27K Gonzales, LA 11K
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Using Zachary's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Zachary area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Zachary against Louisiana peers on any ranking lens. Explore Louisiana

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (East Baton Rouge Parish) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.