Luling, LA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Luling is an unincorporated community or census-designated place in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 14,049, sits at 29.901°N, 90.352°W, and observes Central time. Below you will find how it ranks inside Louisiana, which ZIP codes it uses, the closest places around it, and how far it is from major US cities.

What are the key facts about Luling, LA?

What is the population of Luling, LA?

Luling has an estimated population of 14,049. That makes it the 40th largest of the 474 places we list in Louisiana, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Louisiana has about 1,380 residents, so Luling is roughly 10.2 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 Thibodaux (14,425), Crowley (14,147), Pineville (14,122), Belle Chasse (14,024), Gramercy (13,873). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Luling differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Luling?

Luling has about 601 people per square mile (232 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Louisiana, it is denser than about 53% 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 Luling use?

Luling uses one ZIP code: 70070. 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 Luling in?

Luling 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 347 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 Luling located in Louisiana?

Luling lies in the southeastern part of Louisiana, at 29.901° north latitude and 90.352° west longitude. The state capital, Baton Rouge, is about 60 miles to the northwest. The closest listed place in another state is Picayune, MS, roughly 60 miles to the northeast, which shows how near Luling is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Metairie, LA, 12 miles to the northeast.

Which cities are near Luling, LA?

The closest listed place to Luling is Destrehan, LA, 4.4 miles to the north. Of the eight nearest places below, 2 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Luling in?

Luling is in St. Charles Parish, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 22089. The county contains 14 places in our data, 3 of which have their own page here and 11 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Destrehan (11,398), St. Rose (7,352), Hahnville (3,269), Boutte (3,030), Norco (2,850). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Luling from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Luling is closest to Houston, TX at about 302 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,664 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 Luling?

Yes. Our data lists 1 other place named Luling: Luling, TX (5,869). When you search for Luling, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Luling in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana.

Planning a move to Luling?

If you are weighing Luling, 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.