Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana
Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, has 31,471 residents (July 2025 estimate). Its county seat is Jennings. It uses Central Time and covers 652 sq mi (1,687 km²) of land. It is a county equivalent (parish).
- Resident population, July 2025
- 31,471
- Land area
- 652 sq mi (1,687 km²)
- County seat or government
- Jennings
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $57,341 ± $8,418
- Median home value
- $150,800 ± $10,318
- Median rent, with utilities
- $848 ± $57
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77.1% ± 3.1 points
- County type
- Parish
- Metro or micro area
- Lake Charles, LA metro areaOutlying parish
- Water area
- 7.21 sq mi (18.7 km²)
- State
- Louisiana
- County code (FIPS)
- 22053
- Coordinates (central point)
- 30.269529, -92.816221
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Income, home value, rent and homes lived in by their owners: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 13, 2026.
Time zones in Jefferson Davis Parish
| Time zone | Local time and UTC offset | Next clock change |
|---|---|---|
| Central TimeAmerica/Chicago | UTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July. Enable JavaScript for the live clock. | Enable JavaScript for upcoming changes. |
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ZIP Code areas, largest first
- 7054615,242 people
- 7064712,736 people
- 706487,104 people
- 705915,983 people
- 706575,254 people
- 705493,874 people
- 705322,434 people
- 70581958 people
- 70650218 people
- 70640196 people
10 ZIP Code areas overlap Jefferson Davis Parish. People counts are 2020–2024 estimates for each whole ZIP area. Mailing ZIPs can differ; check an address with USPS ZIP Code Lookup.
Official county information
We don’t have a website for this county yet. The US government’s local-office directory ↗ lists its offices. A geographic lookup cannot determine eligibility, tax liability or a court obligation.
School districts in Jefferson Davis Parish, largest first
- Jefferson Davis Parish School District31,924 people
Districts with land in the county; a district can cross county lines. People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends.
Cities, towns and communities, largest first
These areas overlap the mapped boundary; an overlap does not mean that every address belongs to both.
- Jennings, Louisiana (city)9,553 people
- Welsh, Louisiana (town)3,313 people
- Lake Arthur, Louisiana (town)2,585 people
- Elton, Louisiana (town)862 people
- Roanoke, Louisiana (CDP)482 people
- Lacassine, Louisiana (CDP)218 people
- Fenton, Louisiana (village)207 people
Bordering areas, nearest first
Distances are straight lines between map points.
- Acadia Parish, Louisiana24 mi east
- Allen Parish, Louisiana26 mi north
- Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana32 mi west
- Cameron Parish, Louisiana34 mi southwest
- Evangeline Parish, Louisiana40 mi northeast
- Vermilion Parish, Louisiana44 mi southeast
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Areas that only touch the edge
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