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Zachary, LA


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Zachary, Louisiana

Introduction to Zachary, Louisiana

Zachary, Louisiana is 14 miles N of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and 79 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is in East Baton Rouge county. The city is part of the Baton Rouge metro area. The population of Zachary is 11,275.

Zachary History

Zachary was named after a farmer who owned the land in the area. The city was incorporated in 1889. The first post office of the city was established in 1885. The city is in East Baton Rouge Parish, which was founded in 1812.

Zachary and nearby Attractions

  • Lion Park
  • Beaver Creek Golf Course
  • Baton Rouge Zoo
  • Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Things To Do In Zachary

Residents of Zachary love to visit the Lion Park, which comes with a number of recreational facilities. The Beaver Creek Golf Course is popular among local golfers. Tourists can also visit the Louisiana Art and Science Museum as well as the Baton Rouge Zoo. The city also organizes the Z-Fest every May.

Zachary Transportation

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International is the nearest major airport.

Zachary Higher Education

Institutes offering higher education to the residents of Zachary include Southern University and A&M College, Southeastern Louisiana University, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Nicholls State University.

High Points

Zachary strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyZachary Median Family Income
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyZachary Affordability of Property Taxes
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyZachary People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 6%Zachary Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%Zachary Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 11%Zachary College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 12%Zachary Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 12%Zachary Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Zachary, LA

Comparing Zachary to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Racial Diversity64
Well-Paid Single Women410
Male Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men49
Age of the Population45
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income710
People in Middle Class or Better610
College Educated Adults69
People Above Poverty610

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use58
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times33
Working at Home25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Rents61
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime79
Low Property Crime67

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