Zip code 70052: Gramercy, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70052
70052 is a small-town zip code in Gramercy, Louisiana (St. James Parish), covering 7.7 sq mi of land. About 3,171 people live here, or 412 per square mile. The median resident is 39.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $67,392 a year, 17% below the national median of $80,734. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $221,700, or 3.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,236 a month.
19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.4 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; healthcare; and sales.
How 70052 compares
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%22nd of 458 in LA
- Homeownership rate82.2%83rdStrengthU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%169th of 492 in LA
- Residents under 1826.3%83rdU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%123rd of 501 in LA
- Housing vacancy12.6%81stU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%324th of 493 in LA
- 81stU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%160th of 500 in LA
- Poverty rate18.3%80thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%237th of 493 in LA
- 72ndU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%187th of 500 in LA
- Government workers16.4%68thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%228th of 500 in LA
- Broadband access93.3%60thU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%68th of 492 in LA
- 60thU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495262nd of 492 in LA
- Average commute27.4 min59thU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min244th of 471 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$50,66757thU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701107th of 492 in LA
- Median age39.453rdU.S. 38.9 · LA 38253rd of 501 in LA
- Diversity index50.152ndU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9198th of 501 in LA
- 47thU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%287th of 500 in LA
- Median gross rent$1,23639thU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,06460th of 391 in LA
- Median household income$67,39232ndU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756140th of 459 in LA
- 32ndU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%376th of 501 in LA
- Population density412/sq mi30thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi130th of 501 in LA
- Median home value$221,70026thU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500115th of 450 in LA
- 22ndU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%394th of 501 in LA
- Per capita income$30,99121stU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038229th of 501 in LA
- 18thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%201st of 500 in LA
- Work from home5.5%9thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%239th of 500 in LA
- Population3,1715thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961271st of 501 in LA
- Veterans1.8%5thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%451st of 501 in LA
- Tech workers0.4%5thU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%286th of 500 in LA
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%468th of 501 in LA
| Measure | 70052 | St. James | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 100% | 64.4% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 22nd of 458 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 82.2% | 84.4% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 169th of 492 | |
| Residents under 18 | 26.3% | 22.1% | 23.5% | 22% | 123rd of 501 | |
| Housing vacancy | 12.6% | 13.1% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 324th of 493 | |
| Healthcare workers | 12% | 9.2% | 11% | 9.7% | 160th of 500 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 18.3% | 11.1% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 237th of 493 | |
| Self-employed workers | 11.3% | 6.3% | 10.6% | 10% | 187th of 500 | |
| Government workers | 16.4% | 14.1% | 16% | 14.5% | 228th of 500 | |
| Broadband access | 93.3% | 87.9% | 86.6% | 91% | 68th of 492 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.447 | 0.473 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 262nd of 492 | |
| Average commute | 27.4 min | 28.3 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 244th of 471 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $50,667 | $47,388 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 107th of 492 | |
| Median age | 39.4 | 40.8 | 38 | 38.9 | 253rd of 501 | |
| Diversity index | 50.1 | 53.2 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 198th of 501 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | 4.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 287th of 500 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,236 | $903 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 60th of 391 | |
| Median household income | $67,392 | $65,531 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 140th of 459 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 14.3% | 19.8% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 376th of 501 | |
| Population density | 412/sq mi | 82/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 130th of 501 | |
| Median home value | $221,700 | $211,800 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 115th of 450 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4% | 4.7% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 394th of 501 | |
| Per capita income | $30,991 | $37,140 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 229th of 501 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 18.8% | 19.5% | 27% | 35.7% | 201st of 500 | |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 5.4% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 239th of 500 | |
| Population | 3,171 | 19,528 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 271st of 501 | |
| Veterans | 1.8% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 451st of 501 | |
| Tech workers | 0.4% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 286th of 500 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 1.8% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 468th of 501 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White38%
- Black59%
- Hispanic1%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial1%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,095
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Family households
- 73%
- Married couples
- 51.1%
- Living alone
- 21.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 1.8%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,253
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Vacant
- 12.6%
- Median year built
- 1991
- Median rooms
- 5.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 100%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 92.9%
- Home value to income
- 3.3× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 70052 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $59,444 | $74,888 |
| Service | $29,931 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $55,472 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $40,455 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $39,341 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 83.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 7.3%
- Households with broadband
- 93.3%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 81%
- No internet access
- 6.7%
- Without health insurance
- 4%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Gramercy
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- St. James Parish
- Center point
- 30.0702° N, 90.6873° W
- Land area
- 7.7 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Gramercy26% of zip
- Lutcher2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 70052
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70071 | Lutcher, LA | 1.6 mi | $60,569 |
| 70076 | Mount Airy, LA | 2.5 mi | — |
| 70051 | Garyville, LA | 2.7 mi | $87,888 |
| 70763 | Paulina, LA | 3.3 mi | $89,468 |
| 70743 | Hester, LA | 5.8 mi | $138,879 |
| 70084 | Reserve, LA | 6.8 mi | $62,047 |
| 70090 | Vacherie, LA | 7 mi | $61,654 |
| 70792 | Uncle Sam, LA · PO box | 7.5 mi | — |
| 70049 | Edgard, LA | 8 mi | $68,953 |
| 70723 | Convent, LA | 9.2 mi | $47,444 |
| 70778 | Sorrento, LA | 10 mi | $101,967 |
| 70774 | Saint Amant, LA | 11 mi | $102,422 |
Zip codes like 70052 elsewhere
Questions about 70052
What city is zip code 70052?
70052 is assigned to Gramercy, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70052 in?
70052 is in St. James Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of 70052?
About 3,171 people live in 70052, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70052 in?
70052 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70052?
The median household income in 70052 is $67,392.
What zip codes are near 70052?
The closest zip codes to 70052 are 70071, 70076, 70051, 70763, 70743.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70052, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.