Morgan City, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70380
Assumption Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,928
- 137/sq mi High-density area
- $54,595
- Median income Below-median income area
- $141,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70380 (Morgan City, LA) rose +5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 196.6 in 2023 to 207.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70380 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Morgan City, Assumption Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,699. The poverty rate is 17.8%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $141,600 (20% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $883; owner occupancy is 68.9%.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Assumption Parish, so 70380 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 70380
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Morgan City, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70380.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
89 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
55 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
53 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
51 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
48 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70380?
41.2
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
9.9%
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?
$54,595
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$30,699
Per Capita Income
17.8%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70380 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Morgan City, 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)
$54,595 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
9,719housing units
9,719
Total Housing Units
7,968
Occupied Units
1,751
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$141,600
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 70380
Morgan City (70380)
22,928 residents
- 70342 4,979
Berwick (70342)
4,979 residents
- 70372 2,518
Labadieville (70372)
2,518 residents
- 70340 109
Amelia (70340)
109 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70380 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70380 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70380
Morgan City (70380)
$54,595 median income
- 70342
Berwick (70342)
$51,580 median income
- 70372
Labadieville (70372)
$40,659 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70380, 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 (22,928 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 70380 in?
ZIP code 70380 (Morgan City) is located in Assumption Parish, Louisiana. Assumption Parish 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.
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