Timberlane, LA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Timberlane is an unincorporated community or census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 9,950, sits at 29.878°N, 90.030°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 Timberlane, LA?

What is the population of Timberlane, LA?

Timberlane has an estimated population of 9,950. That makes it the 64th largest of the 474 places we list in Louisiana, and the 12th largest of 21 places in Jefferson Parish. The typical place in Louisiana has about 1,380 residents, so Timberlane is roughly 7.2 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 Woodmere (10,173), Waggaman (10,017), Jennings (9,800), Denham Springs (9,753), Carencro (9,449). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Timberlane differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Timberlane?

Timberlane has about 6,617 people per square mile (2,555 per square kilometer), which we classify as an urban core. Within Louisiana, it is denser than about 100% of the listed places. Streets at this level typically mix apartment buildings, mixed-use blocks and frequent transit, and many errands can be done on foot. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Timberlane use?

The postal data lists a single ZIP code for Timberlane: 70056. 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 Timberlane in?

Timberlane 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 328 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 Timberlane located in Louisiana?

Timberlane lies in the southeastern part of Louisiana, at 29.878° north latitude and 90.030° west longitude. The state capital, Baton Rouge, is about 76 miles to the northwest. The closest listed place in another state is Waveland, MS, roughly 48 miles to the northeast, which shows how near Timberlane 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 northwest.

Which cities are near Timberlane, LA?

The closest listed place to Timberlane is Terrytown, LA, 1.6 miles to the north. Of the eight nearest places below, 6 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Timberlane in?

Timberlane is in Jefferson Parish, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 22051. The county contains 21 places in our data, 17 of which have their own page here and 4 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Metairie (142,135), Kenner (66,340), Marrero (30,894), Terrytown (24,953), Harvey (21,054). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Timberlane from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Timberlane is closest to Houston, TX at about 321 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,683 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 Timberlane?

Yes. Our data lists 1 other place named Timberlane: Timberlane, IL (946). When you search for Timberlane, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Timberlane in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Planning a move to Timberlane?

If you are weighing Timberlane, 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.