Gramercy, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70052
St. James Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,795
- 505/sq mi High-density area
- $67,392
- Median income Near-median income area
- $221,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gramercy pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 505
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70052 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 70052 covers 7.5 square miles in Gramercy, St. James Parish, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,795 residents on file, a density of 505 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70052 reports a modest median household income of $67,392 (13% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,991. The poverty rate is 18.3%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $221,700 (25% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 82.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,236.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. James Parish, so 70052 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 70052
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gramercy, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70052.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70052, Gramercy, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,795
Population
7.5
Area (sq mi)
505
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70052?
39.4
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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)
How much do residents earn?
$67,392
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$30,991
Per Capita Income
18.3%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70052 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Gramercy, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$67,392 Top 31% higher than 69% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,253housing units
1,253
Total Housing Units
1,095
Occupied Units
158
Vacant Units
2.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$221,700
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$1,236
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+19.0%
YoY Change (2024)
202
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+102%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70052 have increased 19.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +3.5% | 180 |
| 2020 | +1.1% | 182 |
| 2021 | +3.2% | 188 |
| 2022 | +19.0% | 223 |
| 2024 | – | 202 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 76 business establishments in ZIP 70052, employing approximately 1,600 people with a combined annual payroll of $114,110,000.
76
Businesses
1,600
Employees
$114.1M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 21.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 14.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 10.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 9.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 9.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 6.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 6.6% |
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 70052 vs 70071 →
ZIP 70052 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70774
Saint Amant (70774)
10,076 residents
- 70090
Vacherie (70090)
7,671 residents
- 70084
Reserve (70084)
7,552 residents
- 70763 3,816
Paulina (70763)
3,816 residents
- 70052 3,795
Gramercy (70052)
3,795 residents
- 70071 3,653
Lutcher (70071)
3,653 residents
- 70051 2,518
Garyville (70051)
2,518 residents
- 70049 2,481
Edgard (70049)
2,481 residents
- 70723 1,759
Convent (70723)
1,759 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70052 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70052 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70743
Hester (70743)
$138,879 median income
- 70774
Saint Amant (70774)
$102,422 median income
- 70763
Paulina (70763)
$89,468 median income
- 70051
Garyville (70051)
$87,888 median income
- 70049
Edgard (70049)
$68,953 median income
- 70052
Gramercy (70052)
$67,392 median income
- 70084
Reserve (70084)
$62,047 median income
- 70090
Vacherie (70090)
$61,654 median income
- 70071
Lutcher (70071)
$60,569 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70052 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70071 | Lutcher, LA | 3,653 | 2.0 mi |
| 70076 | Mount Airy, LA | 292 | 3.4 mi |
| 70051 | Garyville, LA | 2,518 | 4.1 mi |
| 70763 | Paulina, LA | 3,816 | 3.7 mi |
| 70090 | Vacherie, LA | 7,671 | 7.9 mi |
| 70743 | Hester, LA | 350 | 5.9 mi |
| 70084 | Reserve, LA | 7,552 | 7.9 mi |
| 70723 | Convent, LA | 1,759 | 8.5 mi |
| 70049 | Edgard, LA | 2,481 | 8.6 mi |
| 70774 | Saint Amant, LA | 10,076 | 9.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70052, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,795 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 70052 in?
ZIP code 70052 (Gramercy) is located in St. James Parish, Louisiana. St. James Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-james-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70052?
ZIP code 70052 in Gramercy, LA has a population of 3,795 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70052?
The median household income in ZIP 70052 is $67,392, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70052?
The median home value in ZIP 70052 is $221,700, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70052?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70052 is African American at 59.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70052?
ZIP code 70052 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 1,600 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70052?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70052 are: Retail trade (16), Accommodation and food services (11), Health care and social assistance (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70052?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70052 increased by 19.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70052?
In ZIP code 70052, 48.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 70052?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70052 is 27.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70052?
In ZIP code 70052, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70052?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70052 is 18.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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