PlainZIP

Morgan City, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70380

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

22,928
137/sq mi
$54,595
Median income
$141,600
Median home value
13.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Morgan City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
137
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70380 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70380 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Morgan City, Assumption County, Louisiana, with 22,928 residents across 168.0 square miles, a density of 137 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70380 reports a modest median household income of $54,595 (9% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $30,699. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.8%. The typical home here is valued at $141,600 (20% below the state average); renters pay a median of $883 monthly, and 68.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Assumption County, so you can benchmark 70380 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 70380

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Morgan City, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70380.

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 70380, Morgan City, 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

22,928

Population

168.0

Area (sq mi)

137

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70380?

41.2

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

9.9%

Foreign-Born

White 70.7%
African American 12.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%

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?

$54,595

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$30,699

Per Capita Income

17.8%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70380 ranks nationally

Morgan City, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,595 21st percentile higher than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%

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

What does housing look like?

9,719

Total Housing Units

7,968

Occupied Units

1,751

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.9%
Renter 31.1%

$141,600

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$883

Median Rent

1973

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

+5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

207

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+107%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70380 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 180
2021 +3.8% 187
2022 +6.1% 199
2023 -1.1% 197
2024 +5.3% 207

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 555 business establishments in ZIP 70380, employing approximately 9,300 people with a combined annual payroll of $587,795,000.

555

Businesses

9,300

Employees

$587.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 89 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 55 9.9%
Health care and social assistance 53 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 51 9.2%
Finance and insurance 48 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 45 8.1%
Construction 34 6.1%
Manufacturing 33 6.0%
Wholesale trade 32 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 24 4.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 12 2.2%
Information 9 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.7%

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 70380 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 70380 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 70380 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 70380 ranks the highest of 3 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
70340 Amelia, LA 109 3.7 mi
70342 Berwick, LA 4,979 7.5 mi
70372 Labadieville, LA 2,518 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Assumption County

70390 standard
Napoleonville, LA
Pop: 6,969
70339 standard
Pierre Part, LA
Pop: 6,033
70341 standard
Belle Rose, LA
Pop: 4,449
70372 standard
Labadieville, LA
Pop: 2,518
70393 standard
Plattenville, LA
Pop: 774
70391 standard
Paincourtville, LA
Pop: 202

Related Areas

Assumption County Morgan City, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70380 in? ▼
ZIP code 70380 (Morgan City) is located in Assumption County, Louisiana. Assumption County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/assumption-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70380? ▼
ZIP code 70380 in Morgan City, LA has a population of 22,928 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70380? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70380 is $54,595, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70380? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70380 is $141,600, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70380? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70380 is White at 70.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70380? ▼
ZIP code 70380 has 555 business establishments employing approximately 9,300 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70380? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70380 are: Retail trade (89), Other services (except public administration) (55), Health care and social assistance (53). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70380? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70380 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 70380? ▼
In ZIP code 70380, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% 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 70380? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70380 is 23.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70380? ▼
In ZIP code 70380, approximately 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70380? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70380 is 17.8% 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.