70774 ZIP Code — Saint Amant, LA

Ascension County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70774 is located in Saint Amant, Louisiana, within Ascension County. It covers approximately 52.53 square miles and serves a population of 10,335 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 225.

About ZIP code 70774

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $222,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($79,893) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70774 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,335

population

52.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70774 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70774

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70774. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint Amant	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70778 Sorrento (6.7 mi) 70733 French Settlement (7.4 mi) 70052 Gramercy (7.8 mi) 70763 Paulina (9.4 mi) 70449 Maurepas (9.5 mi) 70051 Garyville (9.9 mi) 70071 Lutcher (10.2 mi) 70737 Gonzales (10.3 mi) 70769 Prairieville (12 mi) 70725 Darrow (12.3 mi) 70723 Convent (12.3 mi) 70754 Livingston (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,335
Population density	197 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	52.53 sq mi
Water area	1.70 sq mi
Latitude	30.2090
Longitude	-90.7547
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	225

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.0%	30.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	30.8%	32.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	7.9%	8.4%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

10,335

Population

197

People per sq mi

38.0

Median age

$79,893

Median household income

$41,584

Per capita income

$222,800

Median home value

$1,108

Median monthly rent

87.2%

Home ownership

8.0%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

4,055

Housing units

11.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

218

Under 5

225

300

5–9

311

528

10–14

547

457

15–19

473

429

20–24

444

352

25–34

365

579

35–44

599

675

45–54

700

467

55–59

483

248

60–64

257

470

65–74

488

260

75–84

269

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,602	25.2%
18 and over	7,733	74.8%
65 and over	1,678	16.2%
Median age	38.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.4%

Two or more races 2.5%

Black or African American 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	9,765	93.4%
Two or more races	266	2.5%
Black or African American	188	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	119	1.1%
Other race	60	0.6%
Asian	45	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.0%	30.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	30.8%	32.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	7.9%	8.4%	4.7%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 14.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	17.9%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	14.1%
Median income	$79,893

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.1%

$50k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 22.8%

$300k–$500k 24.3%

$500k–$1M 6.1%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$222,800
Median rent / month	$1,108
Owner occupied	87.2%
Renter occupied	12.8%
Vacant	21.9%
Single-family detached	61.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	31.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.8%
2010–2019	21.9%
2000–2009	19.9%
1990–1999	23.3%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	2.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.5%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	15.9%
3 bedrooms	51.4%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	28.9%
2 vehicles	46.5%
3 or more	22.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.8%
Electricity	75.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%
Wood	2.0%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,271	64.6%
Cohabiting couple	219	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	402	11.4%
Female householder, no spouse	626	17.8%
Households with children under 18	1,318	37.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,120	31.8%
Average household size	2.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.9%	22.9%
Married	57.9%	58.8%
Separated	0.0%	1.5%
Widowed	1.4%	10.3%
Divorced	3.8%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 47.4%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	73	2.6%
Kindergarten	139	4.9%
Elementary school	1,332	46.9%
High school	698	24.6%
College / grad school	596	21.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 18.7%

Manufacturing 17.3%

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Retail trade 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Professional & management 6.3%

Public administration 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Other services 4.6%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.3%
Service	8.7%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.9%
Production & transportation	15.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.9%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 8.0%

Under 18 years 11.4%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 14.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	35.3%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.3%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	22.7%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	23.3%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	652	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	42.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.9%
Public insurance	33.4%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,892	95.7%
Spanish	120	1.2%
Other Indo-European	110	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	10	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,161	98.3%
Born in same state	10,144	98.2%
Born in different state	9,069	87.8%
Foreign born	17	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	174	1.7%
Not a US citizen	37	21.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,863	18%
Italian	973	9.4%
French	779	7.5%
German	231	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	52	0.5%
English	27	0.3%
Norwegian	25	0.2%
Dutch	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.0%
Internet access	90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70774

What city is ZIP code 70774 in?

ZIP code 70774 is primarily assigned to Saint Amant, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70774 in?

ZIP code 70774 falls within Ascension County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 70774 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 70774 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70774?

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

What is the population of ZIP code 70774?

ZIP code 70774 has an estimated population of 10,335 residents, with a density of 197 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70774?

The median home value in ZIP code 70774 is $222,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 70774 in?

ZIP code 70774 observes the CST timezone.