Broussard, LA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Looking for facts about Broussard? It is a small incorporated city in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, with an estimated 12,700 people according to our dataset. It lies at 30.139°N, 91.954°W in Central time. The sections below cover its size, ZIP codes, neighbors and distances.

What are the key facts about Broussard, LA?

What is the population of Broussard, LA?

Broussard has an estimated population of 12,700. That makes it the 47th largest of the 474 places we list in Louisiana, and the 3rd largest of 8 places in Lafayette Parish. The typical place in Louisiana has about 1,380 residents, so Broussard is roughly 9.2 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Louisiana with a similar population include Baker (13,194), Franklin (12,803), Bastrop (12,327), West Monroe (12,227), Minden (12,071). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Broussard differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Broussard?

Broussard has about 723 people per square mile (279 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Louisiana, it is denser than about 59% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Broussard use?

Broussard uses one ZIP code: 70518. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 7 are assigned to the south-central states (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Broussard in?

Broussard is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Quincy, FL, about 440 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Broussard located in Louisiana?

Broussard lies in the southern part of Louisiana, at 30.139° north latitude and 91.954° west longitude. The state capital, Baton Rouge, is about 53 miles to the northeast. The closest listed place in another state is Natchez, MS, roughly 103 miles to the north, which shows how near Broussard is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Lafayette, LA, 7 miles to the northwest.

Which cities are near Broussard, LA?

The closest listed place to Broussard is Youngsville, LA, 3.9 miles to the southwest. Of the eight nearest places below, 4 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Broussard in?

Broussard is in Lafayette Parish, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 22055. The county contains 8 places in our data, 5 of which have their own page here and 3 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Lafayette (264,357), Youngsville (14,704), Carencro (9,449), Scott (8,675), Milton (2,299). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Broussard from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Broussard is closest to Houston, TX at about 207 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,567 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Broussard?

No. In our data, Broussard in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana is the only place with this name, so the name alone is enough to identify it, though adding the state is still good practice in addresses and forms.

Planning a move to Broussard?

If you are weighing Broussard, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.