ZIP Code 70031

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Ama · St. Charles County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70031 in Ama, Louisiana has a population of 1,316. The median household income is $73,359, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $218,600, 21% below the US average. 15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70031 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.1 square miles in Ama, St. Charles County, Louisiana. The area is home to 1,316 residents, producing a population density of 145 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 70031 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70031 sits at $73,359 (23% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $29,972. The poverty rate stands at 17.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $218,600 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $1,310 per month, and 86.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70031 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Charles County, so you can benchmark 70031 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 70031

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70031 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70031 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 3 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 70031 (establishments) Top 3 1. Transportation and warehousing 9 2. Administrative and support and w 4 3. Other services (except public ad 3 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 70031. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70031, Ama, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,316

Population

9.1

Area (sq mi)

145

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

43.9

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 53.9%
African American 38.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Income & Employment

$73,359

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$29,972

Per Capita Income

17.7%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 59.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Housing

600

Total Housing Units

550

Occupied Units

50

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.5%
Renter 13.5%

$218,600

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$1,310

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 70031, employing approximately 365 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,155,000.

22

Businesses

365

Employees

$33.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 9 40.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 18.2%
Other services (except public administration) 3 13.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 70031 vs 70087 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
70087 Saint Rose, LA 8,122 2.7 mi
70062 Kenner, LA 17,095 4.1 mi
70047 Destrehan, LA 13,006 4.6 mi
70123 New Orleans, LA 26,475 5.5 mi
70094 Westwego, LA 31,669 5.6 mi
70070 Luling, LA 12,471 7.4 mi
70065 Kenner, LA 51,116 6.4 mi
70003 Metairie, LA 40,150 6.3 mi
70121 New Orleans, LA 12,029 8.1 mi
70039 Boutte, LA 2,460 7.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70031 in?
ZIP code 70031 (Ama) is located in St. Charles County, Louisiana. St. Charles County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/st-charles-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70031?
ZIP code 70031 in Ama, LA has a population of 1,316 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70031?
The median household income in ZIP 70031 is $73,359, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70031?
The median home value in ZIP 70031 is $218,600, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70031?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70031 is White at 53.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70031?
ZIP code 70031 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 365 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70031?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70031 are: Transportation and warehousing (9), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70031?
In ZIP code 70031, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70031?
In ZIP code 70031, approximately 86.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70031?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70031 is 17.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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