70031 ZIP Code — Ama, LA

Saint Charles County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70031 is located in Ama, Louisiana, within Saint Charles County. It covers approximately 3.50 square miles and serves a population of 1,392 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 985.

About ZIP code 70031

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $183,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,453. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 70031 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,392

population

3.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70031 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70031

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70031. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ama	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70094 Westwego (5 mi) 70070 Luling (6.7 mi) 70123 New Orleans (7.5 mi) 70039 Boutte (7.6 mi) 70072 Marrero (8.8 mi) 70062 Kenner (9 mi) 70030 Des Allemands (9.3 mi) 70121 New Orleans (9.8 mi) 70087 Saint Rose (9.8 mi) 70080 Paradis (9.8 mi) 70118 New Orleans (10.8 mi) 70001 Metairie (10.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,392
Population density	398 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	3.50 sq mi
Water area	0.92 sq mi
Latitude	29.8593
Longitude	-90.2737
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	985

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.2%	37.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	28.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	28.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.9%	6.1%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,392

Population

398

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$49,453

Median household income

$26,641

Per capita income

$183,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.8%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

538

Housing units

11.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

119

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	375	26.9%
18 and over	1,017	73.1%
65 and over	392	28.2%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52%

Black or African American 40.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Two or more races 3.9%

Group	Count	%
White	753	52%
Black or African American	583	40.3%
Hispanic or Latino	56	3.9%
Two or more races	56	3.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.2%	37.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	28.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	28.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.9%	6.1%	4.7%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 23.3%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	23.3%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$49,453

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.0%

$50k–$100k 5.2%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 29.0%

$200k–$300k 33.1%

$300k–$500k 7.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.8%
Renter occupied	6.2%
Vacant	9.6%
Single-family detached	71.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.4%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	23.3%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	29.3%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	10.2%
3 bedrooms	75.4%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	29.7%
2 vehicles	52.2%
3 or more	17.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.3%
Electricity	76.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	200	38.8%
Cohabiting couple	31	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	53	10.3%
Female householder, no spouse	231	44.9%
Households with children under 18	150	29.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	248	48.2%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	24.0%
Married	61.0%	38.4%
Separated	0.0%	1.6%
Widowed	0.0%	13.4%
Divorced	11.8%	22.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 44.9%

Some college, no degree 25.6%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	11.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	140	47.8%
High school	80	27.3%
College / grad school	38	13.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.8%

Retail trade 12.2%

Construction 12.0%

Professional & management 11.8%

Public administration 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Manufacturing 5.7%

Other services 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.3%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	28.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	4.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.2%
Government	32.4%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.2%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 21.9%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 27.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.1%
Retirement income	44.5%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	24.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	29.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	58.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.9%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	25.4%
65 and over	43.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.0%
Public insurance	57.4%
No insurance	1.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,234	88.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,383	99.4%
Born in same state	1,383	99.4%
Born in different state	1,287	92.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	43	3.1%
Arab	31	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	24	1.7%
German	21	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	97.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70031

What city is ZIP code 70031 in?

ZIP code 70031 is primarily assigned to Ama, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70031 in?

ZIP code 70031 falls within Saint Charles County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 70031 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 70031 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 70031 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 70031 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 70031 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 70031 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70031?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 70031 in?

ZIP code 70031 observes the CST timezone.