70086 ZIP Code — Saint James, LA

Saint James County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70086 is located in Saint James, Louisiana, within Saint James County. It covers approximately 38.49 square miles and serves a population of 1,756 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 985.

About ZIP code 70086

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $148,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $50,377. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (50%), diabetes (21%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70086 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,756

population

38.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70086 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70086

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70086. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint James	Acceptable
Saint James	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70723 Convent (3.1 mi) 70763 Paulina (6 mi) 70090 Vacherie (8.8 mi) 70071 Lutcher (9 mi) 70393 Plattenville (9.6 mi) 70052 Gramercy (10.3 mi) 70778 Sorrento (11.1 mi) 70725 Darrow (11.8 mi) 70346 Donaldsonville (12.8 mi) 70341 Belle Rose (12.9 mi) 70390 Napoleonville (13.2 mi) 70774 Saint Amant (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,756
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	38.49 sq mi
Water area	4.27 sq mi
Latitude	30.0071
Longitude	-90.8466
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	65.7%	47.4%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	16.4%	23.3%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	25.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,756

Population

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$50,377

Median household income

$26,912

Per capita income

$148,900

Median home value

$639

Median monthly rent

70.7%

Home ownership

22.0%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

626

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

139

35–44

149

113

45–54

120

55–59

60–64

140

65–74

149

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	328	18.7%
18 and over	1,428	81.3%
65 and over	360	20.5%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 87.8%

White 5.5%

Two or more races 5.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,542	87.8%
White	97	5.5%
Two or more races	91	5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	26	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.7%	47.4%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	16.4%	23.3%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	25.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.7%	4.7%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 19.6%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 25.4%

$75k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	19.6%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	25.4%
$75k–$100k	4.3%
$100k–$150k	17.1%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$50,377

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.7%

$50k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 19.2%

$200k–$300k 23.1%

$300k–$500k 7.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$148,900
Median rent / month	$639
Owner occupied	70.7%
Renter occupied	29.3%
Vacant	13.9%
Single-family detached	59.3%
Large apartment buildings	3.1%
Mobile homes	28.1%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.2%
2000–2009	11.1%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	6.7%
1970–1979	26.8%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	7.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	10.5%
3 bedrooms	65.1%
4 bedrooms	20.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.9%
1 vehicle	25.9%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	29.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.6%
Electricity	61.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	238	33.0%
Cohabiting couple	36	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	182	25.2%
Female householder, no spouse	265	36.8%
Households with children under 18	174	24.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	289	40.1%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.7%	48.3%
Married	37.3%	26.2%
Separated	13.5%	4.5%
Widowed	2.2%	5.4%
Divorced	12.3%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 39.3%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 13.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.9%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	5.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	217	44.1%
High school	130	26.4%
College / grad school	118	24.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 17.4%

Manufacturing 15.5%

Education & healthcare 14.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Other services 7.1%

Public administration 7.1%

Construction 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.5%

Professional & management 4.1%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.7%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	24.9%
Natural resources & construction	5.0%
Production & transportation	14.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.5%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.1

Poverty

All people 22.0%

Under 18 years 43.7%

18 and over 17.2%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 24.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	15.5%
Supplemental Security	14.0%
Cash public assistance	9.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	50.1%
High blood pressure	50.0%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	20.5%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	6.0%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.8%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	39.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.7%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	29.2%
Poor mental health	19.4%
Poor physical health	16.4%
No health insurance	19.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.8%
Visited dentist	45.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	27.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	2.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	46.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.0%
Public insurance	60.5%
No insurance	10.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,710	97.4%
Spanish	26	1.5%
Other Indo-European	26	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,730	98.5%
Born in same state	1,724	98.2%
Born in different state	1,675	95.4%
Foreign born	6	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	26	1.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	18	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70086

What city is ZIP code 70086 in?

ZIP code 70086 is primarily assigned to Saint James, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70086 in?

ZIP code 70086 falls within Saint James County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70086?

22% of residents in ZIP code 70086 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 70086?

Health data for ZIP code 70086 shows elevated rates of obesity (50%) and diabetes (21%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 70086 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 70086 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70086?

The median home value in ZIP code 70086 is $148,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 70086 in?

ZIP code 70086 observes the CST timezone.