ZIP Code 70052

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Gramercy · St. James County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70052 in Gramercy, Louisiana has a population of 3,795. The median household income is $67,392, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $221,700, 20% below the US average. 18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70052 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.5 square miles in Gramercy, St. James County, Louisiana. The area is home to 3,795 residents, producing a population density of 505 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 70052 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70052 sits at $67,392 (13% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $30,991. The poverty rate stands at 18.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $221,700 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $1,236 per month, and 82.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70052 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. James County, so you can benchmark 70052 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 70052

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70052 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70052 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 70052 (establishments) Top 5 1. Retail trade 16 2. Accommodation and food services 11 3. Health care and social assistanc 8 4. Transportation and warehousing 7 5. Administrative and support and w 7 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 70052. 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 70052, Gramercy, 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

3,795

Population

7.5

Area (sq mi)

505

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

39.4

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 38.0%
African American 59.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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

$67,392

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$30,991

Per Capita Income

18.3%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

27.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 48.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%

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

Housing

1,253

Total Housing Units

1,095

Occupied Units

158

Vacant Units

2.89

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.2%
Renter 17.8%

$221,700

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$1,236

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

Home Value Trends

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.

Local Business Landscape

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

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70052 in?
ZIP code 70052 (Gramercy) is located in St. James County, Louisiana. St. James County 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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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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