Zip code 70380: Morgan City, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70380
70380 is a small-town zip code in Morgan City, Louisiana (Assumption Parish), covering 78 sq mi of land. About 20,529 people live here, or 264 per square mile. The median resident is 41.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $54,595 a year, 32% below the national median of $80,734. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $141,600, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 69% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $883 a month.
13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.2 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; production and manufacturing; and office and administrative support.
How 70380 compares
- 91stU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%215th of 493 in LA
- 84thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495137th of 492 in LA
- Uninsured rate12.6%82ndWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%60th of 501 in LA
- Poverty rate17.8%79thU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%251st of 493 in LA
- 75thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%173rd of 500 in LA
- Median age41.266thU.S. 38.9 · LA 38185th of 501 in LA
- 65thU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%237th of 500 in LA
- Diversity index55.462ndU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9127th of 501 in LA
- 56thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%244th of 501 in LA
- Residents under 1822.5%54thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%279th of 501 in LA
- Homeownership rate68.9%51stU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%337th of 492 in LA
- 50thU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%34th of 501 in LA
- Veterans5.3%43rdU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%271st of 501 in LA
- Population20,52932ndU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,96184th of 501 in LA
- Average commute23.2 min31stU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min350th of 471 in LA
- 29thU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%315th of 458 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$42,01929thU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701241st of 492 in LA
- Population density264/sq mi24thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi159th of 501 in LA
- Per capita income$30,69921stU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038234th of 501 in LA
- Government workers10.3%21stU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%412th of 500 in LA
- Broadband access87.2%20thWeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%191st of 492 in LA
- Median household income$54,59514thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756246th of 459 in LA
- 12thU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064209th of 391 in LA
- Median home value$141,6008thU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500277th of 450 in LA
- Work from home4.8%7thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%263rd of 500 in LA
- 6thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%332nd of 500 in LA
- Tech workers0.5%6thU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%274th of 500 in LA
- 3rdU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%417th of 500 in LA
| Measure | 70380 | Assumption | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing vacancy | 18% | 12.3% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 215th of 493 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.487 | 0.484 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 137th of 492 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 12.6% | 8.6% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 60th of 501 | |
| Poverty rate | 17.8% | 15.3% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 251st of 493 | |
| Self-employed workers | 11.7% | 6.2% | 10.6% | 10% | 173rd of 500 | |
| Median age | 41.2 | 42.8 | 38 | 38.9 | 185th of 501 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% | 4.8% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 237th of 500 | |
| Diversity index | 55.4 | 51.2 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 127th of 501 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 17.4% | 20.3% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 244th of 501 | |
| Residents under 18 | 22.5% | 20.4% | 23.5% | 22% | 279th of 501 | |
| Homeownership rate | 68.9% | 84.8% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 337th of 492 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 9.9% | 2.4% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 34th of 501 | |
| Veterans | 5.3% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 271st of 501 | |
| Population | 20,529 | 20,484 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 84th of 501 | |
| Average commute | 23.2 min | 29.2 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 350th of 471 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 44.8% | 54% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 315th of 458 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $42,019 | $42,421 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 241st of 492 | |
| Population density | 264/sq mi | 60/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 159th of 501 | |
| Per capita income | $30,699 | $31,516 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 234th of 501 | |
| Government workers | 10.3% | 15% | 16% | 14.5% | 412th of 500 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 87.2% | 83.9% | 86.6% | 91% | 191st of 492 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $54,595 | $51,423 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 246th of 459 | |
| Median gross rent | $883 | $810 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 209th of 391 | |
| Median home value | $141,600 | $150,300 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 277th of 450 | |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 4.3% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 263rd of 500 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 13.2% | 13.8% | 27% | 35.7% | 332nd of 500 | |
| Tech workers | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 274th of 500 | |
| Healthcare workers | 4.7% | 8.7% | 11% | 9.7% | 417th of 500 |
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
- White63%
- Black13%
- Hispanic17%
- Asian2%
- Native American0.7%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 7,968
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Family households
- 66.6%
- Married couples
- 43.6%
- Living alone
- 27.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.3%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 9,719
- Owner-occupied
- 68.9%
- Vacant
- 18%
- Median year built
- 1973
- Median rooms
- 5.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 44.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 23%
- Home value to income
- 2.6× (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 | 70380 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $54,159 | $74,888 |
| Service | $19,417 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $40,975 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $41,057 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $46,505 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 77.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.2%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 3.6%
- Households with broadband
- 87.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 68.4%
- No internet access
- 11.6%
- Without health insurance
- 12.6%
- Limited-English households
- 7.1%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Morgan City
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Assumption Parish
- Center point
- 29.7521° N, 91.1036° W
- Land area
- 78 sq mi
- Water area
- 22 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
70380 spans 3 counties
- Assumption Parish39% of land
- St. Mary Parish33% of land
- St. Martin Parish28% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Morgan City8% of zip
- Bayou L'Ourse (unincorporated)4% of zip
- Amelia (unincorporated)3% of zip
- Bayou Vista (unincorporated)2% of zip
- Siracusaville (unincorporated)1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 70380
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70340 | Amelia, LA | 5.7 mi | — |
| 70372 | Labadieville, LA | 7.2 mi | $40,659 |
| 70342 | Berwick, LA | 9.1 mi | $51,580 |
| 70381 | Morgan City, LA · PO box | 10 mi | — |
| 70390 | Napoleonville, LA | 11 mi | $58,667 |
| 70352 | Donner, LA | 11 mi | — |
| 70356 | Gibson, LA | 12 mi | $32,756 |
| 70339 | Pierre Part, LA | 12 mi | $51,659 |
| 70392 | Patterson, LA | 13 mi | $57,959 |
| 70395 | Schriever, LA | 15 mi | $78,488 |
| 70391 | Paincourtville, LA | 17 mi | — |
| 70302 | Thibodaux, LA · PO box | 17 mi | — |
Zip codes like 70380 elsewhere
Questions about 70380
What city is zip code 70380?
70380 is assigned to Morgan City, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70380 in?
70380 is mostly in Assumption Parish, but it extends into 2 other counties.
What is the population of 70380?
About 20,529 people live in 70380, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70380 in?
70380 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70380?
The median household income in 70380 is $54,595.
What zip codes are near 70380?
The closest zip codes to 70380 are 70340, 70372, 70342, 70381, 70390.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70380, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.