Kenner Louisiana Map

About Kenner, Louisiana

Kenner is a locality in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of 64,904. The population density is 1688.5 people per km². Kenner is located at 29.9941°N, 90.2417°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70065.

Kenner sprawls across the land where the Mississippi River’s broad, brown arm curves towards the Gulf. It lies 5.4 miles west of Metairie, LA (from Metairie, LA: bearing 277°T), and is situated 8.6 miles east-north-east of Luling. This is a place where the air hangs thick and humid, a palpable presence that clings to the skin like a second shirt, carrying the faint, sweet scent of unseen magnolias and the distant, metallic tang of industry. Lowlands dominate, a terrain of subtle gradients, crisscrossed by drainage canals that glimmer like silver threads under the often-brilliant Louisiana sun, their banks a riot of wild grasses and tenacious reeds. The sky here is vast, a canvas for dramatic cloud formations, and at dusk, it bleeds into hues of bruised purple and fiery orange, casting a warm, ephemeral glow over the closely packed neighborhoods and the ceaseless hum of traffic. The history of Kenner is intertwined with the fertile alluvial plains and the river’s capricious flow. Originally settled by agriculturalists drawn to the rich soil, its identity has evolved significantly, shaped by its proximity to New Orleans and the development of transportation networks. The local economy, once predominantly agrarian, now thrives on a diverse industrial base, with logistics, manufacturing, and a growing service sector forming its backbone. The Mississippi River, a constant, vital artery, continues to influence the character of Kenner, not only through its historical significance but also as a conduit for commerce and a reminder of the delicate balance between human endeavor and the powerful natural forces of the delta. The distinctive scent of petrochemical plants occasionally mingles with the more natural perfumes of the region, a testament to the economic shifts that have defined Kenner's journey.

About This Kenner Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kenner, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.994092, -90.241743. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Kenner and Jefferson Parish.

Detailed location data for Kenner includes the ZIP code (70062), telephone area code (504), county seat of Jefferson Parish, and school district assignment (Jefferson Parish School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kenner is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.