PlainZIP

Gramercy, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70052

St. James County, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,795
505/sq mi
$67,392
Median income
$221,700
Median home value
18.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gramercy pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

43th 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 County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $30,991. Local economic indicators show a 18.3% poverty rate alongside 4.7% unemployment. Housing costs here run $221,700 for a typical home value (25% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,236 a month; 82.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. 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 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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 70052?

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)

How much do residents earn?

$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

How ZIP 70052 ranks nationally

Gramercy, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$67,392 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

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

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

What does housing look like?

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)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70052 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 70052 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in St. James County

70090 standard
Vacherie, LA
Pop: 7,671
70763 standard
Paulina, LA
Pop: 3,816
70071 standard
Lutcher, LA
Pop: 3,653
70086 standard
Saint James, LA
Pop: 1,969
70723 standard
Convent, LA
Pop: 1,759
70743 standard
Hester, LA
Pop: 350

Related Areas

St. James County Gramercy, LA Louisiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.