Walker, LA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Walker, LA is an incorporated town-sized municipality located in Livingston Parish in the state of Louisiana. Our data estimates 6,248 residents, places it at 30.485°N, 90.866°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 Walker, LA?

What is the population of Walker, LA?

Walker has an estimated population of 6,248. That makes it the 100th largest of the 474 places we list in Louisiana, and the 2nd largest of 9 places in Livingston Parish. The typical place in Louisiana has about 1,380 residents, so Walker is roughly 4.5 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 Schriever (6,500), Jeanerette (6,303), Addis (6,221), Cut Off (5,985), Inniswold (5,963). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Walker differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Walker?

Walker has about 948 people per square mile (366 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Louisiana, it is denser than about 69% 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 Walker use?

Walker uses one ZIP code: 70785. 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 Walker in?

Walker 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 374 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 Walker located in Louisiana?

Walker lies in the southeastern part of Louisiana, at 30.485° north latitude and 90.866° west longitude. The state capital, Baton Rouge, is about 16 miles to the west. The closest listed place in another state is McComb, MS, roughly 57 miles to the northeast, which shows how near Walker is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Baton Rouge, LA, 16 miles to the west.

Which cities are near Walker, LA?

The closest listed place to Walker is Denham Springs, LA, 5.6 miles to the west. Of the eight nearest places below, 1 is in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Walker in?

Walker is in Livingston Parish, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 22063. The county contains 9 places in our data, 2 of which have their own page here and 7 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Denham Springs (9,753), Livingston (1,974), Killian (1,322), Watson (1,252), French Settlement (1,192). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Walker from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Walker is closest to Houston, TX at about 275 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,623 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 Walker?

Yes. Our data lists 5 other places named Walker: Walker, MI (24,869), Walker, MN (934), Walker, CA (858), Walker, IA (789), Walker, MO (256). When you search for Walker, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Walker in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.

Planning a move to Walker?

If you are weighing Walker, 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.