Saint James, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70086
St. James Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,969
- 34/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $35,739
- Median income Below-median income area
- $96,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint James pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 34
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70086 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 70086 covers 58.6 square miles in Saint James, St. James Parish, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,969 residents on file, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70086 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,739 (40% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,774. Economic pressure is pronounced: 21.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $96,400 (46% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $616; owner occupancy is 62.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. James Parish, so 70086 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 70086
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint James, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70086.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
3 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 70086, Saint James, 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
1,969
Population
58.6
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70086?
37.4
Median Age
38.5%
Male
61.5%
Female
2.5%
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?
$35,739
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$20,774
Per Capita Income
21.2%
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 70086 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Saint James, 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)
$35,739 12th percentile higher than 12% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Louisiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
847housing units
847
Total Housing Units
695
Occupied Units
152
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$96,400
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$616
Median Rent
1993
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 70086, employing approximately 851 people with a combined annual payroll of $91,265,000.
32
Businesses
851
Employees
$91.3M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 28.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 18.8% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 15.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 9.4% |
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 70086 vs 70723 →
ZIP 70086 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70763
Paulina (70763)
3,816 residents
- 70778
Sorrento (70778)
2,291 residents
- 70086
Saint James (70086)
1,969 residents
- 70725
Darrow (70725)
1,826 residents
- 70723
Convent (70723)
1,759 residents
- 70393 774
Plattenville (70393)
774 residents
- 70743 350
Hester (70743)
350 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70086 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70086 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
- 70778
Sorrento (70778)
$101,967 median income
- 70763
Paulina (70763)
$89,468 median income
- 70723 $47,444
Convent (70723)
$47,444 median income
- 70086 $35,739
Saint James (70086)
$35,739 median income
- 70393 $19,256
Plattenville (70393)
$19,256 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70086 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70086, 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 (1,969 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in St. James Parish
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 70086 in?
ZIP code 70086 (Saint James) 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 70086?
ZIP code 70086 in Saint James, LA has a population of 1,969 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70086?
The median household income in ZIP 70086 is $35,739, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70086?
The median home value in ZIP 70086 is $96,400, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70086?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70086 is African American at 81.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70086?
ZIP code 70086 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 851 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70086?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70086 are: Transportation and warehousing (9), Manufacturing (6), Retail trade (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70086?
In ZIP code 70086, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.3% 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 70086?
In ZIP code 70086, approximately 62.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70086?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70086 is 21.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 70086's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 70086 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Saint James, LA ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.