City

Harvey, LA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Jefferson Parish County  ·  Louisiana

👥39,690Population
💰$58,533Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$195,100Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓27.7%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 63% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 20.3%Hispanic: 13.1%Black: 57.5%Asian: 7.3%Other: 1.2%Race
White20.3%
Hispanic13.1%
Black57.5%
Asian7.3%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty20.1% ▲ 101% above avg
College Grads27.7% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 63% above avg
No HS Diploma559 (2.3%)
HS Graduate8,045 (33.5%)
Some College3,265 (13.6%)
Associates5,486 (22.9%)
Bachelors1,465 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree5,170 (21.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 33.5%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 22.9%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad33.5%
Some College13.6%
Associates22.9%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.1%Renter: 36.9%Tenure
Owner63.1%
Renter36.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
30%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,533 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$195,100 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,217/mo
Total Housing Units16,063
Vacant Units1,312

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
52%
About Harvey, LA

Harvey is a city in Louisiana, located in Jefferson Parish County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 39,690 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Harvey is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,533 is below the national average. Approximately 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Harvey is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $195,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,217 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Harvey is moderately educated. 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (57.53%).

Harvey, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Harvey
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70058 39,690 $58,533 $195,100 $1,217 8.0% 27.7% 63.1%

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