Youngsville Louisiana Map

About Youngsville, Louisiana

Youngsville is a locality in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of 17,427. The population density is 512.7 people per km². Youngsville is located at 30.0996°N, 91.9901°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70592.

Youngsville unfurls its quiet existence under the broad, ever-changing canvas of the South Louisiana sky, a landscape etched with the gentle, almost imperceptible contours of alluvial plains. It lies 8.8 miles south-south-east of Lafayette, LA (from Lafayette, LA: bearing 168°T), and is situated 3.7 miles south-south-west of Broussard. Here, the air itself seems to carry a certain humidity, a warm, palpable presence that softens the sharp edges of the day and lends a verdant richness to the surroundings. Cypress trees, their knees like ancient sentinels, stand guard along the sluggish waterways that thread through the rich, dark earth, their reflections shimmering in the still water. The character of Youngsville is one of unhurried grace, a place where the slow unfolding of seasons dictates the tempo of life, and the scent of blooming magnolias often mingles with the earthy aroma of damp soil. The history of Youngsville is intrinsically linked to the fertile lands that surround it, a legacy of agriculture that still whispers through its economy. For generations, sugarcane and rice have been the lifeblood of this region, their cultivation shaping the very patterns of settlement and the enduring spirit of its people. This agricultural heritage has fostered a deep connection to the land, a practical understanding of its rhythms and its bounty. While the town has grown and diversified, a core of its identity remains rooted in these traditions, evident in the local markets that still offer the freshest produce and the enduring warmth of community gatherings. The distinctive cultural flavor of Youngsville, a blend of Acadian resilience and Southern charm, is palpable in its festivals and the easy camaraderie of its residents, a testament to a place that has found its enduring strength in the soil and the shared history of its people.

About This Youngsville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Youngsville, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.099647, -91.990121. 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 Youngsville and Lafayette Parish.

Detailed location data for Youngsville includes the ZIP code (70592), telephone area code (985), county seat of Lafayette Parish, and school district assignment (Lafayette 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 Youngsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.