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Ama, LA
Census-designated place in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70031.
Population
1,483
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
423
ZIP codes
1
Ama and its ZIP codes
Ama at a glance
- Ama is about 4 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,359, 21% above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $218,600 and median rent is $1,310 a month.
Local data for Ama, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ama, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,359
Poverty rate
17.7%
Median home value
$218,600
Median rent
$1,310/mo
Homeownership
86.5%
Bachelor's or higher
15.4%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (257), German Americans (234), Italian Americans (67).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Charles Parish. PPP loans are for Ama.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$88,136
23,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,344
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$329M
FY 2026, $6,268 per person
PPP loans
$498K
31 loans, 38 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ama, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.8%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ama, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
210
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9,907
55.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 46°F
63.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ama, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Ama
1 in or overlapping Ama. Population shown
Cities near Ama
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| St. RoseCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 6.6 |
| WaggamanCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 5.7 |
| River RidgeCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2.8 |
| LulingCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 23.3 |
| KennerCity | 5 mi | 14.9 |
| DestrehanCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 5.7 |
| HarahanCity | 5.4 mi | 2 |
| New SarpyCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.4 |
| ElmwoodCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 3.8 |
| AvondaleCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 5.6 |
| BoutteCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 13.8 |
| HahnvilleCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 5.6 |
| NorcoCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 3.4 |
| Bridge CityCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 4.2 |
| MetairieCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 23.2 |
| JeffersonCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ama, LA in?
- Ama is in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Ama, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ama include 70031.
- What is the population of Ama, LA?
- About 1,483 people live in Ama, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ama?
- Nearby places include St. Rose (1.6 mi), Waggaman (3.2 mi), River Ridge (4.6 mi), Luling (4.8 mi), Kenner (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023