🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

70086

Saint James

ZIP Code 70086 is a standard zip code serving Saint James, Saint James, Louisiana (LA), in St. James County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,969 with a median household income of $32,656. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Louisiana (LA)
County: St. James
City: Saint James
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 30.027600
Longitude: -90.860500

Geographic Details

Land Area: 22.63 mi²
Water Area: 1.02 mi²
Population Density: 87.0 people per mi² (50th percentile)
Bounding Box: 30.106385°N, 29.952808°S, -90.797142°E, -90.953765°W

With 1,969 residents spread across 22.63 square miles, this area has a population density of 87.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,969

Population

40th percentile

$32,656

Median Income

10th percentile

$64,800

Median Home Value

10th percentile

22.63 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 70086 is $32,656, and the median home value is $64,800. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

724

Total Units

641

Occupied Units

88.5%

Occupancy Rate

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