Brownfields, LA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Brownfields, LA is an unincorporated community or census-designated place located in East Baton Rouge Parish in the state of Louisiana. Our data estimates 5,772 residents, places it at 30.547°N, 91.123°W, and lists it in Central time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Brownfields, LA?

What is the population of Brownfields, LA?

Brownfields has an estimated population of 5,772. That makes it the 106th largest of the 474 places we list in Louisiana, and the 12th largest of 14 places in East Baton Rouge Parish. The typical place in Louisiana has about 1,380 residents, so Brownfields is roughly 4.2 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 Patterson (5,792), Violet (5,755), Benton (5,732), Elmwood (5,698), Mansfield (5,604). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Brownfields differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Brownfields?

Brownfields has about 1,393 people per square mile (538 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Louisiana, it is denser than about 80% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Brownfields use?

Brownfields uses one ZIP code: 70811. 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 Brownfields in?

Brownfields 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 389 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 Brownfields located in Louisiana?

Brownfields lies in the central part of Louisiana, at 30.547° north latitude and 91.123° west longitude. The state capital, Baton Rouge, is about 7 miles to the south. The closest listed place in another state is McComb, MS, roughly 62 miles to the northeast, which shows how near Brownfields is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Baton Rouge, LA, 7 miles to the south.

Which cities are near Brownfields, LA?

The closest listed place to Brownfields is Baker, LA, 3.3 miles to the northwest. Of the eight nearest places below, 7 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Brownfields in?

Brownfields is in East Baton Rouge Parish, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 22033. The county contains 14 places in our data, 12 of which have their own page here and 2 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Baton Rouge (570,308), Central (29,357), Shenandoah (20,252), Zachary (17,949), Baker (13,194). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Brownfields from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Brownfields is closest to Houston, TX at about 260 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,607 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 Brownfields?

No. In our data, Brownfields in East Baton Rouge 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 Brownfields?

If you are weighing Brownfields, 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.