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Centerville, LA
Census-designated place in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70522.
Population
685
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
727
ZIP codes
1
Centerville and its ZIP codes
Centerville at a glance
- Centerville is about 6.8 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,509, 23% above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $320,400 (48% above Louisiana).
Local data for Centerville, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Centerville, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,509
Poverty rate
24.5%
Median home value
$320,400
Homeownership
73.0%
Bachelor's or higher
39.0%
Median age
53.4
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (140), French Americans (126), German Americans (39).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Mary Parish. PPP loans are for Centerville.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,289
19,370 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,332
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$537M
FY 2026, $10,860 per person
How people get to work
Centerville, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Environment and hazard risk
Centerville, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
164
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,543
12.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 44°F
65.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Centerville, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.9%
U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
21.0%
U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Centerville
1 in or overlapping Centerville. Population shown
Cities near Centerville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FranklinCity | 4.9 mi | 10 |
| PattersonCity | 8.3 mi | 2.5 |
| BaldwinTown | 9.3 mi | 3.2 |
| CharentonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5 |
| Bayou VistaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| BerwickTown | 12 mi | 5.9 |
| Morgan CityCity | 14 mi | 6 |
| SorrelCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| GlencoeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| SiracusavilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| JeaneretteCity | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| Pierre PartCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| AmeliaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.5 |
| Bayou L'OurseCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.7 |
| LydiaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.7 |
| Bayou CorneCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Centerville, LA in?
- Centerville is in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Centerville, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Centerville include 70522.
- What is the population of Centerville, LA?
- About 685 people live in Centerville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Centerville?
- Nearby places include Franklin (4.9 mi), Patterson (8.3 mi), Baldwin (9.3 mi), Charenton (10 mi), Bayou Vista (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023